1. the act or process of waking up

1. present participle of awake; the process of waking up or becoming conscious
2. becoming aware of or alert to something

Examples

• She was awaking from a deep sleep when the phone rang.
• The patient is slowly awaking from the anesthesia.
• He felt himself awaking to the reality of the situation.
• The country is awaking to the dangers of climate change.
• Her gradual awaking took several minutes.
• The awaking of his consciousness was a slow process.
• They witnessed the awaking of a new political movement.