Definition of "Vegetate" :

verb: engage in passive relaxation

"After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television."

verb: propagate asexually

"The bacterial growth vegetated along."

verb: grow or spread abnormally

"Warts and polyps can vegetate if not removed."

verb: grow like a plant

"This fungus usually vegetates vigorously."

verb: produce vegetation

"The fields vegetate vigorously."

verb: establish vegetation on

"They vegetated the hills behind their house."

verb: lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind