Hibernate: meaning, definitions and examples

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hibernate

 

[ ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in computing

Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops. When you hibernate your computer, it saves the current state of your system, including all open files and programs, to your hard disk and then shuts down your computer. When you turn your computer back on, it restores the computer to the state it was in before entering hibernation mode.

Synonyms

standby, suspend

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to hibernate your laptop when you're not using it to save battery power.
  • After hibernating my computer, it took a few seconds longer to start up again.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

Hibernate is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals, which is characterized by low body temperature, slow breathing, and heart rate. Many animals hibernate during the winter months as a way to conserve energy when food is scarce.

Synonyms

dormancy, winter sleep

Examples of usage

  • Bears tend to hibernate in caves during the winter.
  • During hibernation, the animal's metabolic rate decreases significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "hibernate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hibernar

🇮🇳 शीतनिद्रा लेना

🇩🇪 überwintern

🇮🇩 berhibernasi

🇺🇦 зимувати

🇵🇱 hibernować

🇯🇵 冬眠する (とうみんする)

🇫🇷 hiberner

🇪🇸 hibernar

🇹🇷 kış uykusuna yatmak

🇰🇷 겨울잠을 자다

🇸🇦 سبات

🇨🇿 hibernovat

🇸🇰 hibernovať

🇨🇳 冬眠 (dōngmián)

🇸🇮 hibernirati

🇮🇸 dvala

🇰🇿 қысқы ұйқыға кету

🇬🇪 ზამთრის ძილი

🇦🇿 qış yuxusuna getmək

🇲🇽 hibernar

Word origin

The word 'hibernate' comes from the Latin word 'hibernare,' which means 'to pass the winter.' The term was initially used to describe the winter dormancy of certain animals. Over time, the term has been adapted in computing to refer to a power-saving state for electronic devices. The concept of hibernation in computing was inspired by the biological process observed in animals.

See also: hibernation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,470, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.