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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Chief Judge Amanda Hunter appointed Jeff Lindsey to the role after Stanley’s disbarment — ordered in September over her misconduct in office — took effect Friday.
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
In December 2024, CMMC 2.0 will take effect, marking a milestone for both cybersecurity and national defense.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Below are the streets or intersections where the speed limit changes will take effect and what the differences will be.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The addition of Nvidia, which will take effect on November 8, also marks a historic moment for the semiconductor industry, as the AI chip leader replaces struggling rival Intel, which has been on the Dow index since 1999.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
In December 2024, CMMC 2.0 will take effect, marking a milestone for both cybersecurity and national defense.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Below are the streets or intersections where the speed limit changes will take effect and what the differences will be.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The addition of Nvidia, which will take effect on November 8, also marks a historic moment for the semiconductor industry, as the AI chip leader replaces struggling rival Intel, which has been on the Dow index since 1999.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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