fal ‧ low /ˈfæləʊ $ -loʊ/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: fealg ]
1 . fallow land is dug or ↑ plough ed but is not used for growing crops:
They let the land lie fallow for a year.
2 . fallow period a time when nothing is done or achieved:
The band went through a fallow period in the late 90s.