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Meaning of take effect | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To become active; to become effective.
    informal, usually
  2. To come into force, to come into effect, to inure.
    informal, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“The medication won't begin to take effect for 3-4 hours.”
“The new regulations will take effect once they are approved by the Office of Administrative Law.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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