effect
Something that happens because of something else.
A change or result produced by a particular action, influence, or event.
An image or sound made using special methods in movies, TV, or music.
A visual or sound feature created artificially in film, television, music, or other media to create a certain impression.
When a law or rule is working and people must follow it.
The state of being in force or operative, especially for laws, rules, or agreements.
A change in how someone feels or thinks because of something.
A particular impression made on someone’s mind or feelings by an experience, action, or situation.
- Base: effect
- Plural: effect, effects
bring into effect
1cause something to begin operating officially
To make a plan, law, or rule start working officially.
- The government will bring the new policy into effect next year.
- These changes were brought into effect without warning.
in effect
1currently valid or operating
Working and having to be followed now (for laws, rules, etc.).
- That rule is still in effect today.
- In effect, nothing has changed.
put into effect
1make something start operating officially
To start making a plan, rule, or law work and be used.
- The new safety measures will be put into effect immediately.
- The company put the changes into effect last week.
side effect
1unwanted secondary result of something
An extra result of something, especially one that is not wanted.
- Drowsiness is a common side effect of this drug.
- One side effect of the new policy was higher costs.
take effect
1begin to be in force or operative
To start working or being used (for laws, rules, medicine, etc.).
- The new tax rates will take effect next month.
- The medicine should take effect within an hour.