Definition of Dormant

not doing anything at this time

Examples of Dormant in a sentence

Since the volcano is dormant right now, you do not have to be concerned about it erupting.  🔊

There is no life on the dormant planet at the southern edge of the galaxy.  🔊

When my son lost his job, he became a dormant presence on my couch and did nothing but watch television for months.  🔊

Rather than allow my literary talents to become dormant, I try and write at least two pages each day.  🔊

During the winter months, the bears will often go dormant and hibernate.  🔊

Because of a lack of sunlight, the new seeds we planted have been dormant in the ground for weeks.  🔊

As far as scientists can tell, the extra nucleus is dormant inside the cell and performs no operational functions.  🔊

Being dormant on the bed is not going to help you lose weight.  🔊

In normal situations, the body’s white blood cells are dormant, but when an infection occurs, they become active germ fighters.  🔊

Bats enjoy the nightlife and are typically dormant during the day hours.  🔊

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