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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Significant new tariffs are currently scheduled to take effect on August 1, unless an acceptable trade agreement is reached.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
New tariff rates on top beef importers like Mexico, Canada and Brazil will take effect on Aug. 1, raising the countries’ already steep import taxes to 30%, 35% and 50%, respectively.
—Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
The stricter curfew won't take effect until after a full council vote Aug. 11 and will remain in place for 120 days initially.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
At a meeting in Brussels on Monday, trade ministers said the E.U. is preparing retaliatory measures in response to Trump hitting the bloc with 30% tariffs, which are set to take effect on Aug. 1.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 July 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
New tariff rates on top beef importers like Mexico, Canada and Brazil will take effect on Aug. 1, raising the countries’ already steep import taxes to 30%, 35% and 50%, respectively.
—Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
The stricter curfew won't take effect until after a full council vote Aug. 11 and will remain in place for 120 days initially.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
At a meeting in Brussels on Monday, trade ministers said the E.U. is preparing retaliatory measures in response to Trump hitting the bloc with 30% tariffs, which are set to take effect on Aug. 1.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 July 2025
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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