stir

karıştırmak, çalkalamak A2

to move a liquid or mixture with a spoon or other utensil in order to blend its components

She stirred the tea with a small spoon.

• He stirred the paint to mix the colors evenly.
• The chef stirred the sauce continuously to avoid burning.
• During the experiment, the scientist stirred the solution for ten minutes.

• stir the soup · çorbayı karıştırmak She gently stirred the soup to prevent it from sticking to the pot.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: mix

uyandırmak, harekete geçirmek, kışkırtmak B2

to cause people or events to become active, excited, or upset

The teacher's question stirred curiosity in the class.

• A sudden announcement stirred anxiety among the workers.
• Her passionate speech stirred hope in the audience.
• The scandal stirred a wave of criticism that lasted weeks.
• Innovative research can stir profound changes in scientific paradigms.

• stir public opinion · kamuoyunu kışkırtmak The documentary stirred public opinion about climate change.
• stir controversy · tartışma yaratmak His remarks stirred controversy among the academic community.
• stir up sth Activists tried to stir up resistance against the law.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: provoke

zıt: calm