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hi·ber·na·tion
 hibernation
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- pronunciation:
- haI
b
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neI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a sleep-like state of diminished metabolic activity entered into during winter by bears and other animals so as to conserve energy.
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| definition 2: |
any state of inactivity and seclusion.
After her play flopped, the director retreated to her vacation home and went into hibernation for several months. |
| definition 3: |
in computing, a mode of partial deactivation for an idle computer that saves power and allows a quick restart by storing the contents of RAM in a stable location before turning the machine off.
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