to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern
Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.
Stir the egg yolks into the mixture.
She paused to stir some milk into her coffee.
Gently stir the ingredients in the pot to ensure even cooking.
The chef used a spatula to stir the sauce, preventing it from sticking to the pan.
Stirring the coffee with a spoon allowed the sugar to dissolve evenly.
A clockwise motion is recommended when stirring the batter for the cake.