hibernation
noun
/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/
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[ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩]
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[ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩]
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- (biology) state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression during winter
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Winterschlaf,
Hibernation
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- (computing) standby state which conserves power
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Ruhezustand
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hibernate
verb
/ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/
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/ˈhaɪbəɹˌneɪt/
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/ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/
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[ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt]
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[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt]
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[ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t]
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- spend winter time in a dormant or inactive state
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überwintern,
Winterschlaf halten
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- computer: enter a standby state
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Ruhezustand,
Ruhezustand einnehmen,
wechseln
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zurückgezogen leben
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hibernal
adjective
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- of or pertaining to winter
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hibernal
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