Put into effect Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To start using a plan, rule, law, or idea so that it has real results in practice.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and official contexts, often with policies, laws, regulations, and decisions. Similar to 'implement', but slightly more formal than 'carry out'. Common collocations: 'put a plan into effect', 'put new rules into effect'. Usually passive: 'was put into effect'.

• Spanish: poner en marcha - implementar
• Portuguese (BR): colocar em prática - implementar
• Portuguese (PT): colocar em prática - implementar
• Chinese (Simplified): 实施 - 执行
• Chinese (Traditional): 實施 - 執行
• Hindi: कार्यान्वित करना - लागू करना
• Arabic: يطبق - ينفذ
• Bengali: কার্যকর করা - বাস্তবায়ন করা
• Russian: ввести в действие - реализовать
• Japanese: 実施する - 施行する
• Vietnamese: thi hành - đưa vào thực hiện
• Korean: 시행하다 - 실행하다
• Turkish: yürürlüğe koymak - uygulamaya geçirmek
• Urdu: نافذ کرنا - عملی جامہ پہنانا
• Indonesian: menerapkan - memberlakukan

Example Sentences

The new regulations were put into effect last month.

basic

The government will put into effect a new tax policy.

basic

New safety protocols were quickly put into effect after the accident.

natural

They are planning to put into effect stricter safety rules at work.

basic

The company promised changes, but few were actually put into effect.

natural

How long will it take to put these ideas into effect?

natural