take effect

take effect

To begin to work or become effective. How long until these pills take effect? My back is killing me! This piece of legislation takes effect next week.

See also: effect, take

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take efˈfect

1 have the intended result: It will be some time before the painkillers take effect.
2 (formal) start to be valid: Your promotion takes effect from the end of the month.

See also: effect, take

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take effect

1. To become operative, as under law or regulation: The curfew takes effect at midnight.

2. To produce the desired reaction: The antibiotics at last began to take effect.

See also: effect, take

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