bestir

verb2

1. •
   To put into brisk or vigorous action; to move with life and vigor.

   • Notwithstanding all the various temptations to bad temper, pride, greediness, adultery and so forth, the enemy really has but one temptation, and that is, to bestir the saints. — 1986
2. •
   [with oneself] To make active; to rouse oneself.

   • The old man and his wife bestirred themselves to make every thing ready for the unexpected guests, […] — 1872