休眠 (xiū mián): Dormant (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

To extend battery life, I'm used to letting my phone automatically go dormant at night.

Did you know that seeds of some plants can remain dormant in the soil for decades?

Despite the harsh environment, this microorganism did not go dormant but continued to metabolize.

After being dormant for hundreds of years, the volcano has recently become active again.