Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.bɜːr.deɪt/
noun a period of dormancy or torpor during the winter
A1 I like to hiberdate during the winter months.
A2 Bears hiberdate in caves to survive the cold winter.
B1 Some animals hiberdate to conserve energy when food is scarce.
B2 Scientists study the hiberdate patterns of different species to understand their behavior.
C1 The process of hiberdate is controlled by complex biological mechanisms.
C2 Hiberdate is a fascinating phenomenon that has intrigued researchers for centuries.
verb to pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state
A1 Bears hibernate during the winter.
A2 I hibernate on weekends by staying in bed all day.
B1 Many animals hibernate to survive the cold winter months.
B2 After a long day at work, all I want to do is hibernate on the couch.
C1 During the pandemic, I hibernated at home for months to stay safe.
C2 Some people hibernate in their cabins in the mountains to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
formal Many animals hibernate during the winter months to conserve energy.
informal I wish I could hiberdate like a bear and sleep through the cold weather.
slang I'm going to hiberdate this weekend and catch up on my favorite TV shows.
figurative Sometimes I just want to hiberdate from the world and take a break from everything.
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