hibernate
hi
ˈhaɪ
hai
ber
bɜr
bēr
nate
ˌneɪt
neit
British pronunciation
/hˈa‍ɪbənˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "hibernate"in English

to hibernate
01

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

Intransitive
to hibernate definition and meaning
example
Examples
Bears hibernate in caves during the cold winter months to conserve energy.
Some reptiles hibernate in burrows to survive the harsh winter conditions.
02

be in an inactive or dormant state

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