take effect

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

Examples of take effect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Luxon's government has mulled such a law since Australia's world-first social media ban for under 16-year-olds took effect in December 2025. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Labor groups are pressing the government to establish a new Minimum Wage Board and revise the 12,500 taka ($102) monthly floor by December, arguing that a new three-year review cycle applies to the wage that took effect in 2023. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Summer is still in full swing across California this week as temperatures are set to climb further above average and heat advisories take effect. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

The rules are being developed with input from residents, businesses and other stakeholders and would take effect following a public consultation. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for take effect

• aftereffect
• interconnect
• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct