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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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10, with the ban set to take effect January 19, 2025—one day before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Tennessee released its annual letter grades for every public school in the state on Thursday, marking the second time it's done so under a law that took effect last year.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
The law, which takes effect a year from now, holds social media companies responsible for verifying kids' ages.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, portions of the new lemon law take effect Jan. 1; others in April.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Tennessee released its annual letter grades for every public school in the state on Thursday, marking the second time it's done so under a law that took effect last year.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
The law, which takes effect a year from now, holds social media companies responsible for verifying kids' ages.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, portions of the new lemon law take effect Jan. 1; others in April.
—Calmatters, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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