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Definition take effect in British English

take effect phrase

phrase
1

to start to produce the results that were intended

Example

Try to relax for a couple of hours until the pills take effect.

Example

Measures to reduce costs are beginning to take effect.

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2

if a new rule or law takes effect, it starts to be used

Example

The new timetable will take effect from the beginning of May.

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Definition take effect in British English