fallow
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/ˈfæləʊ/
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/ˈfæləʊ/
Land that is not being used to grow crops, allowing it to rest and regain nutrients.
The farmer decided to leave the field fallow this year to improve the soil quality.
A period of time with little or no activity, production, or success.
The company went through a fallow period with few new products being developed.