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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What to watch: The tariffs unveiled on April 2 might take effect the same day, giving little time for U.S. importers to digest what could be a list of sprawling new levies.
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Courtenay Brown, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Trump made his threat to Europe’s alcohol industry after the European Union announced a 50% tax on American whiskey expected to take effect on April 1.
—Alex Turnbull, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The field and membership reduction measures were announced at the end of 2024 and will take effect in 2026.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Cancellation takes effect at end of the current billing period.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Courtenay Brown, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Trump made his threat to Europe’s alcohol industry after the European Union announced a 50% tax on American whiskey expected to take effect on April 1.
—Alex Turnbull, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The field and membership reduction measures were announced at the end of 2024 and will take effect in 2026.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Cancellation takes effect at end of the current billing period.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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