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

Canada could retaliate again if the new 50% tariffs take effect, potentially aggravating a trade fight. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

For substances in commerce before a final rule takes effect, companies could file a streamlined submission within one year. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Citi also said some inventory supply was likely shifted from the second to the third quarter to capture the full benefit of a second round of average selling price hikes that took effect July 18. — Lee Ying Shan,sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

The change was enacted in the state budget bill and took effect July 1. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 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