hibernate
/ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
verb
- To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do, with reduced body temperature and metabolism.
- Some turtles hibernate at the bottom of ponds.
- Ground squirrels hibernate to conserve energy when food is scarce.
- Bears hibernate in dens during the coldest months.
- To become inactive or go into a resting state for a period of time, often to avoid harsh conditions or to save energy.
- The computer will hibernate after 30 minutes of inactivity to save power.
- After the busy season, the team decided to hibernate on new projects until spring.
- During the pandemic, many businesses had to hibernate until restrictions lifted.
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