take effect

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Definition of take effectnext
as in work
to produce a desired effect You'll feel better once the medication takes effect.

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Recent Examples of take effect The move in Europe is driven by a need to comply with the EU AI Act, which took effect in August. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2026 More than 20 states now have comprehensive consumer privacy laws in effect or taking effect by 2026, according to legislative trackers from MultiState and the IAPP. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The emergency took effect on Monday and runs through November 4. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026 In California, when conflicting initiatives pass, only the one with the most votes takes effect. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take effect

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“Take effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20effect. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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