hibernar

Senses

1. 1.

   to hibernate

   to spend the winter in a dormant state (of animals)

2. 2.

   to hibernate

   to put a computer into hibernation mode

3. 3.

   to lie dormant, to stay inactive

   to remain in a state of inactivity or seclusion (figurative)

Examples

• "Os ursos hibernam durante o inverno para conservar energia."

  Bears hibernate during the winter to conserve energy.

• "Vou hibernar o computador em vez de desligá-lo completamente."

  I'm going to hibernate the computer instead of shutting it down completely.

• "Depois das provas, eu só quero hibernar em casa no fim de semana."

  After exams, I just want to hibernate at home over the weekend.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. In computing contexts, commonly used for putting devices in low-power sleep mode. In informal/figurative use, often means to withdraw from social activities or rest extensively. Not to be confused with "invernar" (to spend the winter), though both relate to winter.