hibernate
Translation
to hibernate
Examples
Bears hibernate during the winter.
Bears hibernate during the winter.
My computer hibernates to save power.
My computer hibernates to save power.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to spend the winter in a dormant state. Some animals hibernate in caves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overwinter, lie dormant; Antonyms: aestivate (to be dormant in summer)
Etymology
From Latin 'hibernus' meaning 'wintry', from 'hiems' (winter). It literally means 'to pass the winter'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bear' in a den during winter. The 'hi-ber-nate' sounds a bit like 'hide-for-winter-late'.