Hibernation

[,haɪbɚ'neʃən]

(noun.) the act of retiring into inactivity; 'he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years'.

(noun.) cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals.

(noun.) the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter.

Editor: Moll--From WordNet

(n.) The act or state of hibernating.

Checker: Zachariah