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hibernate

verb

/ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

Meaning

To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.

Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.

sleep, rest, slumber, lie dormant

wake, active

hibernate during winter, animals hibernate, hibernate in caves

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

to speak very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard

To make a forceful protest or objection.

To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.