(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
During the winter, many animals go dormant to conserve energy and survive harsh conditions.
The dormant seeds in the soil await the right conditions to germinate and grow.
The volcano had been dormant for centuries before unexpectedly erupting.
Some plants appear dormant in the dry season but come to life with the arrival of rain.
