Go into effect Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
GOH in-too ee-FEKT
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ɪfˈɛkt
goh IN-tuh ee-FEKT
Definition
To officially start being used or enforced, especially for laws, rules, or agreements.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with rules, laws, policies, contracts. Slightly formal/official. Often paired with specific dates or events ("The policy will go into effect on January 1"). Not used for physical actions ('start working') or emotions.
Spanish: entrar en vigorPortuguese (BR): entrar em vigorPortuguese (PT): entrar em vigorChinese (Simplified): 生效Chinese (Traditional): 生效Hindi: प्रभावी होनाArabic: يبدأ سريانهBengali: কার্যকর হওয়া - কার্যকরিতে প্রবেশ করাRussian: вступать в силу - вступить в силуJapanese: 施行される - 発効するVietnamese: có hiệu lực - bắt đầu áp dụngKorean: 시행되다 - 발효되다Turkish: yürürlüğe girmekUrdu: نافذ ہونا - عمل میں آناIndonesian: mulai berlaku - diberlakukan
Example Sentences
The new law will go into effect next month.
basic
The changes go into effect today.
basic
The rule goes into effect at midnight.
basic
Once the new tax goes into effect, prices might go up.
natural
The policy won't go into effect until it's signed by the president.
natural
When did the new safety rules actually go into effect?
natural