dormant

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dormant' is when something is not currently active, but has the potential to become active in the future, like a sleeping volcano.

Examples in Different Contexts

In art, an artist might note, 'My painting style from college days was dormant, but I've recently rediscovered its beauty and passion.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our subsidiaries in the European market are showing disappointing revenues. We may need to rethink their operational status.

Response:

Sure, making them dormant might cut costs and give us room to refocus our strategy.

Sustainability

Scenario:

The tree planting initiative hasn't made the expected impact. We might need to recalculate the appropriate timing.

Response:

Maybe we should allow these initiatives to go dormant during the dry seasons and reboot them during the rainy periods.