dormant

• Describe algo que está temporalmente inactivo, dormido, o que no actúa ni crece en el momento actual, pero que puede activarse o desarrollarse más adelante.

Describes something that is temporarily inactive, asleep, or not currently active or growing.

1. Inactive or sleepingB2formal

   In a state of rest or inactivity; not active or growing.

   inactivo, dormido

   • The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
   • Many plants remain dormant during the winter months.
   • The virus can stay dormant in the body for years.

   Sinónimosasleepidleinactiveinertlatentpassivequiescentsleepingsluggishsuspended

   Antónimosactivealertawakeenergeticfunctioninglivelyoperative

2. Temporarily inactiveB2formal

   Not currently active or in use, but capable of becoming active later.

   Inactivo temporalmente

   • The account has been dormant for over a year.
   • Her artistic talent lay dormant until she took up painting again.
   • The company's plans remained dormant due to lack of funding.

   Sinónimosidleinactivelatentpassivequiescentsleepingtorpid

   Antónimosactivealertawakecurrentoperative