OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 36098

overwinter

/ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
invernar
To keep or preserve for the winter.
It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors.
Well, if you're fortunate, you'll be able to overwinter your bees and keep them alive during the winter months.
hibernar • invernar
To spend the winter (in a particular place).
Fish only overwinter in streams having a sufficient source of groundwater.
Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed.
Phrases