Hibernate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/

Alternative forms

• hybernate obsolete

Origin

From Latin hibernātus, from hibernō, from hībernus ("winter").

Full definition of hibernate

Verb

1. (intransitive) To spend winter time in hibernation.
2. (intransitive, computing) To enter a standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.Your computer hibernates after it has been idle for the specified amount of time. — Microsoft Corp, Use Hibernate and Standby to Conserve Batteries (2001)

Antonyms

• aestivate, estivate

Related terms

• hibernal

Anagrams

• breathe in, inbreathe