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■ verb ( ~s , ~ring , ~red )
1》 move an implement round and round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly.
2》 move or cause to move slightly.
↘wake or rise from sleep.
↘begin or cause to begin to be active.
3》 arouse strong feeling in.
↘arouse or prompt (a feeling or memory).
4》 Brit. informal deliberately cause trouble by spreading rumours or gossip.
■ noun
1》 an act or an instance of ~ring or being ~red.
2》 a disturbance or commotion.
Derivatives
~rer noun
~ring adjective &noun
~ringly adverb
Origin
OE styrian , of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ noun informal prison.
Origin
C19: perh. from Romany sturbin 'jail'.