Hibernate

Word HIBERNATE
Character 9
Hyphenation hi ber nate
Pronunciations /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Hibernate"

What do we mean by hibernate?

To be in a dormant or torpid state during a cold period, especially during the winter. intransitive verb

To be in an inactive or dormant state or period. intransitive verb

To winter; pass the season of winter in close quarters or in seclusion, and generally in a torpid condition, as some animals.

Figuratively, to remain in seclusion; pass the time torpidly or apathetically.

To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects. intransitive verb

To spend winter time in hibernation. verb

(computing) To enter a standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory. verb

Sleep during winter verb

Be in an inactive or dormant state verb

To spend winter time in hibernation.

To live in seclusion.

To enter a standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Hibernate

The word "hibernate" in example sentences

Waking from hibernate is quick, just 10 seconds on a modern laptop. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The fall and winter, when my mood can sometimes be uneven and I seem to want to hibernate, is not the time to try to get cover model abs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In fact, this instinct to hibernate is exactly why we should gather together, celebrating life and family and togetherness, thinking about the best of the year gone past and making plans for the one to come. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Today, scientists simply use the word hibernate when discussing the physiological processes of bears that go to sleep for the winter. ❋ Ashcraft (2010)

A vaccine is a possibility, but vaccines may not function well when the bats hibernate, which is also when they are most vulnerable. ❋ Ryan Tracy (2011)

Last Edit: December 21, 2008, 07: 53: 50 AM by sammy2fish », it must be something like the data sitting in hibernate, that is causing the problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I agree with kjpetrie, it must be something like the data sitting in hibernate, that is causing the problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another way to hibernate is to 'Log Off' and then hibernate. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SmartSleep. prefPane Two years back, a feature called hibernate silently went into newer Powerbooks. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Tips for how to safely feed birds for those in prime bear areas include: restrict feeding season to when bears hibernate, which is primarily from late November through late March; avoid foods that are particularly attractive for bears, such as sunflower seeds, hummingbird nectar mixes or suet; bring feeders inside at night or suspend them from high crosswires; and temporarily remove feeders for two weeks if visited by a bear.

However, in the options menu from the start menu, there is no 'hibernate' option. ❋ Unknown (2010)

End-of-season storageKeep this checklist handy so that you properly "hibernate" your mower at the end of the mowing season: ❋ Unknown (2009)

Publishers kind of hibernate this week 'til the second week of January, and writers ...well, we're spending our time realizing how much seventeen year old boys and a family of nine eat how, how did I end up doing so much cooking? ❋ Tanita Davis (2008)

Taking measures such as honing in on -- and deleting -- unneeded disk-eating files and folders, deleting hidden "hibernate" files and temporary Internet files, altering your Recycle Bin properties and more can greatly increase your working disk space. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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