stir

IPA: stˈɝ

The act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)
agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.
Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.
(slang) Jail; prison.
(finance) Acronym of short-term interest rate, often referring to a short-term interest rate future or option.

(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of (a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
(transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.
(transitive) To incite to action.
(transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate.
(transitive, obsolete) To disturb, to disrupt.
(transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.
(intransitive) To begin to move, especially gently, from a still or unmoving position.
(intransitive) Of a feeling or emotion: to rise, begin to be felt.
(intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.
(intransitive) To rise from sleep or unconsciousness.

Examples of "stir" in Sentences

The flight is rapid and stirring.
Add the ice to the milk and stir.
The debate stirred within the area.
The theme of the movie was stirring.
Pour the tea into the batter and stir.
The child stirred and awoke with a jolt.
Finally, stir in the walnuts and raisins.
Add the rocket and stir through the pasta.
The notice creates a stir in the community.
Humor, pathos, and satire sought to stir the feelings of the public.
"During the call, he expressed surprise that his comments had created what he called a stir," the official said.
"During the call, he expressed surprise that his comments had created what he called a stir," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
Put the sugar, water and glucose over the fire; stir till the sugar is dissolved; wash down the sides of the saucepan with a cloth or the fingers dipped in cold water, cover and let boil three or four minutes, then uncover and let cook to 275° F. (when a little is cooled and chewed it clings but does not stick to the teeth) add the butter and peanuts and _stir constantly_ until the peanuts are nicely browned (or are of the color of well roasted peanuts).