hibernate — to spend the winter in a dormant state
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spend the winter in a dormant state
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
Example Sentences
- My laptop went into hibernate mode right before my important presentation.
- Groundhogs hibernate underground during winter months.
- I tend to hibernate in my room during exam period.
hibernate
VERB[/ˈhaɪbərneɪt/]
to spend the winter in a dormant state
Bears hibernate throughout the winter in their caves.
The bat hibernates in a quiet cave every winter. (❄️ Winter + 😴 Deep Sleep → Hibernate)
Animals hibernate through winter and celebrate spring together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin hibernus, meaning 'of winter' or 'wintry.' Romans observed animals entering winter dormancy, and the term evolved to describe this physiological state of reduced activity during cold months.
Breakdown
hibernus (wintry, from hiems 'winter') + -ate (verb suffix), literally 'to make wintry' or 'to pass the winter.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My laptop went into hibernate mode right before my important presentation.”
“Groundhogs hibernate underground during winter months.”
“I tend to hibernate in my room during exam period.”
“Some students hibernate all weekend and only emerge for food.”
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