hibernate

[ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt]

hibernate Definition

• 1. to spend the winter sleeping or resting, especially in a warm place and without any activities
• 2. to be inactive or dormant for an extended period

Using hibernate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hibernate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Bears hibernate during the winter months.

• Example

  The computer goes into hibernation mode when it's not in use.

• Example

  The company decided to hibernate its operations until the economy improves.

hibernate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hibernate

• sleep
• rest
• vegetate
• lie dormant
• lie fallow

Antonyms for hibernate

• awaken
• activate
• stir up

Phrases with hibernate

• in a state of hibernation

  in a state of dormancy or inactivity

  Example

  The project has been in a state of hibernation for months.

• go into hibernation

  to become dormant or inactive for an extended period

  Example

  The business went into hibernation during the pandemic.

• come out of hibernation

  to become active again after a period of dormancy or inactivity

  Example

  After a long winter, the bears come out of hibernation in search of food.

Origins of hibernate

from Latin 'hibernatus', meaning 'wintered'

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Summary: hibernate in Brief

'Hibernate' [ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt] means to spend the winter sleeping or resting, especially in a warm place and without any activities. It can also refer to being inactive or dormant for an extended period. Examples include 'Bears hibernate during the winter months' and 'The company decided to hibernate its operations until the economy improves.' Phrases like 'in a state of hibernation' and 'go into hibernation' denote dormancy or inactivity.