Hibernation
/ˌhaɪ.bərˈneɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms
- inactivity
- retreat
- sleep
- dormancy
Slang Meanings
To take a long break or leave of absence, especially from social activities.
After the breakup, she went into hibernation and stopped seeing her friends.
To disconnect from people or the internet for an extended time.
He decided to hibernate from social media for a while to focus on himself.