hibernation
hahy ber nay shuhn
- n the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
- n cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
- n the act of retiring into inactivity
he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years
- The theory is that by activating the virus, then preventing it from returning to hibernation, which is when researchers think it gains strength, it can be completely eradicated.
- Like a bear emerging from hibernation, the stock market last week shook off the lethargy of many weeks and moved vigorously ahead.
- The two principal contenders for the Republican presidential nomination emerged last week from nearly a month of political hibernation.