hibernate
verb (used without object)
to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals.
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
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In November, the bears start heading towards their dens where they will hibernate for six months.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2022