The definition of dormant is someone or something inactive, sleeping or quiet. An example of dormant is a volcano that isn't currently erupting. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
It originally starred Dixie Carter as president of the design firm Julia Sugarbaker, Delta Burke as her ex-beauty queen sister and the designing firm's silent partner, Suzanne Sugarbaker, Annie Potts as head designer Mary Jo Shively, and Jean Smart as office manager Charlene Frazier.
Design Inc. is a Canadian television series, which airs on HGTV in Canada and Fine Living Network (now Cooking Channel) in the United States. The show also airs on SIC Mulher in Portugal and Living in New Zealand. Hosted by Toronto interior designer Sarah Richardson, the series profiles design projects taken on by the staff of Richardson's firm.