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dormant
01
(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions
02
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
03
not in an active, developing, or operating state but can become so later on
Example
The volcano remains dormant, but it could erupt at any time.
The project is currently dormant while we wait for additional funding.
The company 's expansion plans are dormant until market conditions improve.
04
lying with head on paws as if sleeping
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