take effect
idiomatic phrase
1
: to become operative
The new regulations will take effect next year.
2
: to begin producing an expected or intended effect or result
waiting for the drug to take effect
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That law will take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and impose fines of up to $10,000 for violations.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
In June, the NBA more than doubled its national media rights fees with a new set of agreements that will take effect in 2025 and are reportedly worth $76 billion over 11 years.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
After a few extensions already, the Transportation Security Administration has proposed a transition period of two years before full enforcement of the ID would take effect.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
The legislation would not have taken effect before the 2024 election and federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
In June, the NBA more than doubled its national media rights fees with a new set of agreements that will take effect in 2025 and are reportedly worth $76 billion over 11 years.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
After a few extensions already, the Transportation Security Administration has proposed a transition period of two years before full enforcement of the ID would take effect.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
The legislation would not have taken effect before the 2024 election and federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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