What is another word for lies dormant?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪz dˈɔːmənt] (IPA) 
The phrase "lies dormant" refers to a state of inactivity, dormancy or hibernation. Synonyms for this phrase include "rests inactive," "remains quiescent," "lays inert," "stagnates," "lies fallow," "slumbers," and "hibernates." Each of these synonyms suggests a period of inactivity or inaction, often with the potential for future growth or activity. These terms may be used to describe a wide range of things, from a dormant volcano that may erupt again in the future, to a field that is left fallow in order to rejuvenate for the next growing season. Whatever the context, these synonyms convey a sense of potential energy or activity that is not being expressed in the present moment.
