hibernation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
  2. noun cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
  3. noun the act of retiring into inactivity
    • he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years

WordNet

Hi`ber*na"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. hibernation.
Definitions
  1. The act or state of hibernating. Evelyn.

Webster 1913