into effect

Idioms  

1. see in effect, def. 2.

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Example Sentences

It said more than two thirds of councils were ready for the recycling changes to come into effect and they had been empowered to deliver services in the best way for their local communities.

From BBC

The world's biggest social media companies are not doing enough to keep children in Australia off their platforms, the country's internet regulator says, despite a law that came into effect late last year.

From BBC

The new rules are set to come into effect on May 1.

From MarketWatch

Haidt’s book was the direct inspiration behind Australia’s regulatory measures that culminated in a pioneering federal law banning children under 16 from social media, which came into effect in December 2025 and now serves as a global template.

From The Wall Street Journal

The recommended retail prices go into effect April 2, marking the PlayStation’s second price hike in the U.S. in less than eight months.

From Barron's