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take effect
[/teɪk ɪˈfɛkt/]
verb phrase
entrar em vigor
1.
to become operative or start being used; to come into force
The new law will take effect next month.
A nova lei entrará em vigor no próximo mês.
2.
to produce a result or have an impact
The medication took effect within an hour.
O medicamento fez efeito em uma hora.
3.
to begin to work or function
The changes will take effect immediately.
As mudanças entrarão em vigor imediatamente.
Synonyms
go into effect
come into force
become effective
start working
begin to work
Antonyms
cease to have effect
become ineffective
stop working
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
entrar em vigor
most common usage for laws and regulations
General Brazilian
fazer efeito
commonly used for medications and treatments
Portugal
entrar em vigor
standard usage for legal and official contexts
Portugal
produzir efeito
alternative formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take effect immediately
take effect as of
come into effect
put into effect
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