take effect

Frequency: 8.545.0 per million words

To begin to produce the intended result.

effectVERB + effect

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take

Examples (10)

  • The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes.
  • The new traffic law will take effect on the first of next month.
  • How long does it usually take for the painkillers to take effect?
  • The changes to the company's pension plan are scheduled to take effect in January.
  • It will be several months before the economic sanctions fully take effect.
  • If the reforms don't take effect soon, the system could collapse.
  • The new security measures have already begun to take effect, reducing theft in the area.
  • I felt a wave of relief as the calming medication finally began to take effect.
  • Patience is required as these types of treatments often need time to take effect.
  • The treaty will take effect once it is ratified by all member states.