take effect

idiomatic phrase

Synonyms of take effect next

: to become operative

The new regulations will take effect next year.

: to begin producing an expected or intended effect or result

waiting for the drug to take effect

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Their target is Senate Bill 399, otherwise known as the California Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act, which was signed by Gov. Newsom on Sept. 27 and took effect on New Year’s Day. —

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025 The new rules are set to take effect at the end of January following a 30-day review period; but for many Californians, that regulation will come too late. —

Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025 The prohibitions are set to take effect 270 days after the law was enacted, on Jan. 19. —

Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025 The expansion went into effect last week for some cancers and will take effect for others this week. —

Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for take effect