"To take effect" means to begin producing the intended result or to become operative, such as a law, rule, or change starting to influence or apply from a certain time onward, as in 'The change takes effect immediately.'
Translations
entrar en vigor
in werking treden
entrar en vigor
prendre effet
in Kraft treten
Etymology
The phrase "to take effect" originates from the Latin word 'effectus,' meaning 'accomplishment' or 'execution.' The verb 'take' in this expression implies something beginning to hold or produce its intended result. Did you know? The phrase has been used since the 16th century to describe the moment when a law or action starts to be active or valid.
