John Adams (1735-1826) was elected president in 1796 and took office (became president) on March 4, 1797. He served only a single term as President, and was succeeded by Thomas Jefferson on March 4, 1801. Adams had been Vice President for two terms under George Washington, from 1789 to 1797.
Hibernation definition, Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. See more.
To hibernate means to take a season-long snooze. When a bear crawls into a cave with a belly full of food ready to sleep through the cold winter, that bear is going to hibernate until spring. Animals that sleep through the winter, like bears, squirrels, rodents and even some rattlesnakes, are said to hibernate through the winter. This word can also be used to describe any kind of inactive or dormant state, especially for the purpose of getting rest.