hibernating
/ˈhaɪbərneɪtɪŋ/
verb
- To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state, as some animals do.
- The hedgehog was hibernating in a pile of leaves in the garden.
- The bear is hibernating in its den until spring.
- Many reptiles spend the cold months hibernating under rocks or in burrows.
- To be inactive or dormant for a period of time, like a person or organization.
- After the busy holiday season, the small business is hibernating until next year.
- The writer spent the winter hibernating in a cabin, working on her novel.
- The project is hibernating until we get more funding.