take effect
idiomatic phrase
1
: to become operative
The new regulations will take effect next year.
2
: to begin producing an expected or intended effect or result
waiting for the drug to take effect
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
take effect
phrase
as in work
to produce a desired effect You'll feel better once the medication takes effect. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- work
- perform
- operate
- take hold
- act
- take
- react
- result
- respond
- affect
- behave
- influence
- pan out
- sway
- redound
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- backfire
- fizzle