propagate asexually; "The bacterial growth vegetated along" grow or spread abnormally; "warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed" grow like a plant; "This fungus usually vegetates vigorously" produce vegetation; "The fields vegetate vigorously" establish vegetation on; "They vegetated the hills behind their house" lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind
If someone vegetates, they spend their time doing boring or worthless things. He spends all his free time at home vegetating in front of the TV. to live without doing much physical or mental activity and to feel bored as a result (past participle of vegetare; VEGETABLE)