hibernating

UK
/ˈhaɪbəneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪbərneɪtɪŋ/

Translations

hibernatinggerund / present participle
UK
/haɪbəˈneɪtɪŋ/
US
/haɪbɚˈneɪtɪŋ/
The hibernating bear remained undisturbed in its den throughout the cold season.
L’ours hibernant est resté tranquille dans son terrier tout au long de la saison froide.
hibernatingnoun
UK
/ˈhaɪbəneɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪbərneɪtɪŋ/
Gerund; uncountable noun referring to the process or period of hibernating
Hibernating allows many species to survive long periods when food is scarce.
L’hibernation permet à de nombreuses espèces de survivre pendant de longues périodes lorsque la nourriture est rare.
hibernateverb

hibernating

Gerund

hibernated
Past Simple
hibernated
Past Participle
hibernating
Gerund
UK
/ˈhaɪbəneɪt/
US
/ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
Bears hibernate in caves during the cold months.
Les ours hibernent dans des grottes pendant les mois froids.
mettre en veille prolongéeInformatique.
I always hibernate my laptop instead of shutting it down completely.
Je mets toujours mon ordinateur portable en veille prolongée au lieu de l'éteindre complètement.
Additional translations
hibernerInformatique, emploi plus rare.
hibernerAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une activité qui reste inactive pendant une longue période.
Synonyms
be inactive
lie dormant
suspend activity

Definitions

hibernatinggerund / present participle
In a state of inactivity or dormancy, typically during the winter months.
The hibernating bear remained undisturbed in its den throughout the cold season.
hibernatingnoun
The act or process of spending the winter in a dormant state.
Hibernating allows many species to survive long periods when food is scarce.
hibernateverb
To spend the winter in a dormant state.
Bears hibernate in caves during the cold months.
To remain inactive or indoors for an extended period.
During the pandemic, many people chose to hibernate at home.
To enter a low-power state in computing, saving the current state and shutting down.
I always hibernate my laptop instead of shutting it down completely.