Meaning of the word "take effect" in English

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take effect

US /teɪk ɪˈfekt/
UK /teɪk ɪˈfekt/
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Phrase

1.

to become operative or effective; to begin to have an effect

Example:
The new law will take effect next month.
It may take some time for the medication to take effect.
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