Zoology Behavior

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verb to pass the summer in a state of torpor or dormancy; to estivate

  • Certain species of animals aestivate during the hot, dry season to conserve energy.
  • I think I'm just going to aestivate in my air-conditioned room all summer.
  • Let's just aestivate on the couch and binge-watch TV shows all day.
  • Sometimes it's necessary to aestivate from social media to focus on self-care and mental well-being.