Pronunciation: /ˈɛs.tɪ.veɪtɪŋ/
verb to spend the summer in a dormant state, as some animals do in hot, dry climates
A1 The turtles are aestivating in the dry riverbed.
A2 During the hot summer months, some animals choose to aestivate to conserve energy.
B1 Certain species of snails are known for aestivating during periods of extreme heat.
B2 The desert tortoise is adapted to aestivate for long periods of time in order to survive harsh conditions.
C1 Scientists are studying the physiological changes that occur in animals while aestivating.
C2 Aestivating is a survival strategy used by many animals in arid environments to avoid extreme temperatures.
formal During the dry season, some animals choose to spend their time aestivating to conserve energy.
informal I heard that turtles are aestivating in their shells until it gets cooler outside.
slang Let's just aestivate in front of the TV all day and binge-watch our favorite shows.
figurative Sometimes I feel like aestivating from social media to take a break from all the noise.
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