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

• torpidity
• torpor

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

• dormancy
• quiescence
• quiescency

3. (noun) the act of retiring into inactivity

• retirement

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

• hibernate
• hole up

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

• hibernate
• hole up