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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While a $42 cruise ship fee had been scheduled to take effect for all passengers this summer, industry leaders and the Mexican government have come to a compromise.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
The ordinance indicates that the protections will take effect a year from approval.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
If the Senate gives its consent, and the bill is signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, it is scheduled to take effect on September 1.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The chip restrictions were scheduled to take effect on May 15.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
The ordinance indicates that the protections will take effect a year from approval.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
If the Senate gives its consent, and the bill is signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, it is scheduled to take effect on September 1.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The chip restrictions were scheduled to take effect on May 15.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 May 2025
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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