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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But district leaders said the closure was necessary to advance the district’s redistricting proposal, which takes effect next school year and will affect 3,988 of the district’s total 34,810 students.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Biden’s executive order, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, is expected to be the subject of lawsuits that could result in courts halting it.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 5 June 2024
The Arizona provision allowing for the arrests of border crossers in between ports would not take effect until the Texas law or similar laws from other states have been in effect for 60 days.
—CBS News, 4 June 2024
The law, which took effect immediately, was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Julie Gonzales, along with Democratic Reps. Manny Rutinel and Kyle Brown.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
Biden’s executive order, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, is expected to be the subject of lawsuits that could result in courts halting it.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 5 June 2024
The Arizona provision allowing for the arrests of border crossers in between ports would not take effect until the Texas law or similar laws from other states have been in effect for 60 days.
—CBS News, 4 June 2024
The law, which took effect immediately, was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Julie Gonzales, along with Democratic Reps. Manny Rutinel and Kyle Brown.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20effect. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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