Hibernate
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/
Hibernate (verb)
- To sleep for a long time during cold weather, with the body working much more slowly.
- For a computer to save its work and turn off, then start again later from the saved state.
- To stay inactive for a period, with little or no activity, until conditions become suitable again.
Examples
- Some animals hibernate to sleep through winter.
- The bear hibernates when winter arrives.