effective

wirksam, effektiv

So beschaffen, dass es gut funktioniert und das gewünschte Ergebnis erzielt.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that works well and gives the result you want.

• This is an effective treatment for headaches.
• Their new strategy was surprisingly effective.
• Which method is most effective for teaching beginners?

So benutzt man es: effective against something (This spray is effective against mosquitoes.); effective in doing something (The lessons were effective in improving her reading.)

Synonyme: successful, useful, efficient

Gegenteile: ineffective

Häufige Wendungen: effective treatment, effective method, effective against something, effective protection

gültig, in Kraft

Ab einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt offiziell gültig oder wirksam.

In einfachem Englisch: Officially applying or operating from a particular time.

• The new rules are effective immediately.
• The agreement became effective last month.
• What is the effective date of the change?

So benutzt man es: effective from a date (The contract is effective from the first of June.); effective on a date (The new policy becomes effective on Monday.)

Synonyme: in force, valid

Häufige Wendungen: effective date, become effective, effective from monday

wirkungsvoll, eindrucksvoll

Mit starkem Einfluss darauf, was Menschen fühlen, denken oder tun.

In einfachem Englisch: Having a strong effect on how people feel, think, or act.

• Her speech was brief but effective.
• The silence made the final scene especially effective.
• He delivered an effective argument that changed several minds.

Synonyme: powerful, persuasive, forceful

Gegenteile: ineffective

Häufige Wendungen: effective speech, effective ending, effective argument

tatsächlich, faktisch

In der Praxis vorhanden oder ausgeübt, auch ohne offizielle Anerkennung.

In einfachem Englisch: Actually present or held in practice, even without official recognition.

• The rebels had effective control of the town.
• She held effective power despite having no official title.
• The agreement gave workers effective control over hiring.

Synonyme: actual, de facto

Häufige Wendungen: effective control, effective command, effective power

ab, mit Wirkung ab

Gibt den Zeitpunkt an, ab dem etwas offiziell gilt.

In einfachem Englisch: Starting officially at the time mentioned.

• Effective Monday, parking will be free.
• The company raised its prices effective yesterday.
• Effective next year, all students will receive free lunches.

So benutzt man es: effective + time (Effective tomorrow, the office will open at eight.)

Synonyme: as of, starting from

Häufige Wendungen: effective immediately, effective tomorrow, effective next month