jet lag
jet lag
Definition
jet lag
noun
a disruption of circadian rhythms, associated with high-speed travel by jet airplane to distant time zones
jet′·-lagged′ adjective
jet lag
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- beat: We've picked the best... Beating jet lag: your essential guide Jet lag remains the one major drawback of long-haul trips.
- suffer: It was an odd and challenging film ( and I was still suffering some jet lag ).
- alleviate: It is useful for alleviating jet lag and for depression due to weather conditions.
- call: The sleep disturbance and loss of ability to concentrate, as well as the irritability felt during that time is called jet lag.
- get: I'm surprised I didn't get jet lag.
- age: Insomnia is a symptom resulting from a variety of different causes, including depression, aging, jet lag and serious undiagnosed illness.
Adjective modifier
- severe: We arrived back to England on New Years Eve very early and suffering from severe jet lag.
Modifies a noun
- recovery: Friday - Catch the afternoon bus to Rainbow Beach for three days of jet lag recovery.
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