lie dormant

• Permanecer inativo, adormecido ou em estado de repouso por um período, frequentemente com potencial de voltar a se tornar ativo depois.

To remain inactive, asleep, or in a state of rest for a period of time, often with the potential to become active again later.

1. Remain inactiveB2formal

   To be in a state of rest or inactivity for a period of time, often before becoming active again.

   Ficar inativo

   • The volcano has lain dormant for centuries.
   • The virus can lie dormant in the body for years.
   • Her talent for painting lay dormant until she took a class.