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(of farmland) Plowed and harrowed, but left for a period without being sown
“The council admitted that it had not had any use for the plot, other than to let it lie fallow.”
(of a period of time) Characterized by inaction
“The deal underscores a solid revival in the market after the fallow years that followed the collapse of the technology boom.”
In an idle state due to not being used or employed
“The mine was left fallow for many years.”
(of land or soil) Barren or not suited to producing crops
Of land, ploughed but left unseeded
Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
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