transitive verb1a : to cause an especially slight movement or change of position ofb : to disturb the quiet of : agitate —often used with up 2a : to disturb the relative position of the particles or parts of especially by a continued circular movement —often used with up b : to mix by or as if by stirring —often used with in 3to bring into notice or debate : raise —often used with up4a : to rouse to activity : evoke strong feelings in b : to call forth (as a memory) : evokec : provoke intransitive verb1a : to make a slight movement b : to begin to move (as in rousing)c : to shift to another location : budge 2: to begin to be active 3: to be active or busy 4: to pass an implement through a substance with a circular movement5: to be able to be stirrednoun1a : a state of disturbance, agitation, or brisk activityb : widespread notice and discussion : impression 2: a slight movement3: a stirring movement
