Come into effect Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈifɛkt/, /əˈfɛkt/, /ɪˈfɛkt
KUHM in-too ee-FEKT
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ɪfˈɛkt
KUM in-tuh i-FEKT
Definition
To start being used officially or to begin to be applied, usually referring to laws, rules, agreements, or policies.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is formal and mainly used for laws, rules, contracts, and policies. Synonyms include 'take effect' and 'go into effect'. Do not use for physical objects or people; it's about rules or changes starting to apply.
Spanish: entrar en vigorPortuguese (BR): entrar em vigorPortuguese (PT): entrar em vigorChinese (Simplified): 生效Chinese (Traditional): 生效Hindi: लागू होनाArabic: يُصبح ساري المفعولBengali: কার্যকর হওয়া - কার্যকর করাRussian: вступать в силу - входить в силуJapanese: 施行される - 発効するVietnamese: có hiệu lực - bắt đầu áp dụngKorean: 발효되다 - 시행되다Turkish: yürürlüğe girmekUrdu: نافذ ہونا - عمل میں آناIndonesian: mulai berlaku - diberlakukan
Example Sentences
The new law will come into effect next year.
basic
The rules come into effect on Monday.
basic
The policy will come into effect in July.
basic
These new restrictions come into effect at midnight, so be ready.
natural
When does the contract come into effect?
natural
The changes will come into effect as soon as they are approved.
natural