Meaning of take effect | Babel Free
Definitions
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To become active; to become effective. informal, usually
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.