Stir

English Meaning

To change the place of in any manner; to move.

1. To pass an implement through (a liquid, for example) in circular motions so as to mix or cool the contents: stirred the soup before tasting it.
2. To introduce (an ingredient, for example) into a liquid or mixture: stirred a cup of sugar into the cake batter.
3. To mix together the ingredients of before cooking or use: stirred up some popover batter; stirred the paint.
4. To cause to move or shift, especially slightly or with irregular motion: A breeze stirred the branches.
5. To prod into brisk or vigorous action; bestir: stirred themselves to fix breakfast.
6. To rouse, as from indifference, and prompt to action. See Synonyms at provoke.
7. To provoke deliberately: stirred by trouble.
8. To excite strong feelings in.
9. To change position slightly: The dog stirred in its sleep.
10. To move about actively; bestir oneself.
11. To move away from a customary or usual place or position: instructed the guards not to stir from their posts.
12. To take place; happen.
13. To be capable of being stirred: a mixture that stirs easily.
14. To be roused or affected by strong feelings: "His wrath so stirred within him, that he could have struck him dead” ( Charles Dickens).
15. A stirring, mixing, or poking movement.
16. A slight movement.
17. A disturbance or commotion.
18. An excited reaction; a ferment.
19. Slang Prison.