hibernating

hi·ber·nate  (hbr-nt)

intr.v. hi·ber·nat·ed, hi·ber·nat·ing, hi·ber·nates

1. To pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state.

2. To be in an inactive or dormant state or period.

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[Latin hbernre, hbernt-, to winter, from hbernus, relating to winter; see ghei- in Indo-European roots.]

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hiber·nation n.

hiber·nator n.

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Adj.

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hibernating - in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs" dormant, torpid biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms asleep - in a state of sleep; "were all asleep when the phone rang"; "fell asleep at the wheel"