<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc.</li><li>to stir or incite to strong indignation or anger.</li><li>to cause (game) to start from a covert or lair.</li><li>Nautical Now Rare: to pull by main strength; haul.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, apathy, depression, etc.</li><li>to start up from a covert or lair, as game.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a rousing.</li><li>a signal for rousing; reveille.</li></ul>