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take effect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ɪˈfɛkt/ · UK /ˌteɪk ɪˈfekt/

take effect means: To begin producing the intended result.

verb

START WORKINGB2

To begin producing the intended result.

  • The medicine will take effect soon.
  • The painkiller took effect after twenty minutes.
  • How long does this treatment take to take effect?

Similar words: start working, kick in

Common phrases: take effect quickly, take effect soon

BECOME OFFICIALB2

To begin applying officially, so people must follow it.

  • The rules take effect tomorrow.
  • The new law took effect in January.
  • When will the parking ban take effect?

Similar words: come into force, come into effect

Opposites: expire

Common phrases: take effect tomorrow, take effect immediately

Questions about take effect

What does take effect mean?

To begin producing the intended result.

What is take effect in other languages?

Türkçe: etkisini göstermek · Español: hacer efecto · Français: faire effet · Deutsch: wirken · Italiano: fare effetto · 日本語: 効き始める

How do you pronounce take effect?

In American English /ˌteɪk ɪˈfɛkt/; in British English /ˌteɪk ɪˈfekt/.

How do you use take effect in a sentence?

The medicine will take effect soon. The painkiller took effect after twenty minutes.

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