1. A geographical or administrative region that lacks economic development, investment, or activity
The government invested in infrastructure projects to revitalize the dormant area.
O governo investiu em projetos de infraestrutura para revitalizar a área dormente.
2. In biology or medicine, a region of tissue or an organ that is inactive or in a state of reduced metabolic activity
The dormant area of the brain showed minimal activity during the scan.
A área dormente do cérebro mostrou atividade mínima durante o exame.
3. A zone or sector that has potential for development but remains underutilized
The coastal area remained dormant until new tourism regulations were implemented.
A área costeira permaneceu dormente até que novas regulamentações de turismo fossem implementadas.