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Dormancy (Noun)

A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The city's economic growth was hindered by years of dormancy in the manufacturing sector.
The once-thriving arts community had fallen into a state of dormancy, with few galleries or studios remaining.
The disease went into dormancy after the initial treatment, only to resurface years later.
The volcano's eruption was a surprise to many, as it had been in a state of dormancy for over 50 years.
The company's innovative spirit had fallen into dormancy under the new management, and it would take a concerted effort to revive it.

Quiet and inactive restfulness.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The bears hibernated in a state of dormancy throughout the winter months, their metabolism slowed to conserve energy.
After a period of intense growth, the company entered a state of dormancy, awaiting the right moment to expand again.
The volcano had been in dormancy for decades, its last eruption a distant memory.
During the winter, the trees went into dormancy, their branches bare and their leaves long gone.
The athlete's injury had put her career in dormancy, forcing her to wait for a lengthy recovery before competing again.