winter over
[ˈwɪntər ˈoʊvər]
verb (phrasal)
passar o inverno; hibernar; permanecer durante o inverno
1. To spend the winter in a particular place, especially to survive or stay somewhere during the winter months
The research team had to winter over at the Antarctic station for six months.
A equipe de pesquisa teve que passar o inverno na estação antártica por seis meses.
2. To keep plants, animals, or equipment protected and sheltered during winter
Farmers winter over their equipment in large barns to protect it from the cold.
Os agricultores guardam seus equipamentos em grandes celeiros durante o inverno para protegê-los do frio.
3. To remain in a location when normal activity would cease for the winter season
Some Arctic explorers choose to winter over in the region to continue their studies.
Alguns exploradores do Ártico escolhem permanecer na região durante o inverno para continuar seus estudos.
This phrase is particularly common in scientific, polar exploration, and agricultural contexts. In North America and Europe, it's frequently used when discussing Antarctic and Arctic research expeditions where teams must remain stationed during harsh winter conditions. In Brazil, while the concept is understood, the phrase is less commonly used due to the tropical and subtropical climate of most regions.
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