to accomplish something worthwhile; to have a successful career or make a significant contribution; to be promising or capable of achievement

to be able to develop one's ability to the fullest; to have great prospects or accomplish much

(idiom) attempting nothing and accomplishing nothing; having no initiative or drive; making no effort and staying in a state of inertia

capable of great things; having accomplishments or the potential for outstanding achievements

(law) failure to act or perform a legal duty; omission of a required act