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.
In 2004 she was named global cosmetics creative design director for Procter & Gamble, the name behind make-up brands including Max Factor, Dolce & Gabbana, CoverGirl and SK-II. Everything goes into fashion, Pat McGrath once toldVogue.