stires

/S T AY1 R Z/
verb
  1. 1

    (transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.

  2. 2

    (transitive) To disturb the content of (a container) by passing an object through it.

  3. 3

    (transitive) To emotionally affect; to touch, to move.

  4. 4

    (transitive) To incite to action.

  5. 5

    (transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate.

  6. 6

    (transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.

  7. 7

    (intransitive) To begin to move, especially gently, from a still or unmoving position.

  8. 8

    (intransitive) Of a feeling or emotion: to rise, begin to be felt.

  9. 9

    (intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy oneself.

  10. 10

    (intransitive) To rise from sleep or unconsciousness.

  11. 11

    (transitive, obsolete) To disturb, to disrupt.

noun
  1. 1

    The act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)

  2. 2

    agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.

  3. 3

    Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar.

  4. 4

    Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.

  5. 5

    (slang) Jail; prison.

  6. 6

    (finance) Acronym of short-term interest rate, often referring to a short-term interest rate future or option.