1a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause:the lethal effects of hard drugs [mass noun]:politicians have some effect on the lives of ordinary people
[mass noun] the state of being or becoming operative.
[mass noun] the extent to which something succeeds or is operative:wind power can be used to great effect
[with modifier] Physics a physical phenomenon, typically named after its discoverer:the Renner effect
an impression produced in the mind of a person:gentle music can have a soothing effect
2 (effects) the lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, film, or broadcast:the production relied too much on spectacular effects
3 (effects) personal belongings:the insurance covers personal effects
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cause (something) to happen; bring about:the prime minister effected many policy changes
come into effect
come into force; start to apply:similar legislation came into effect in Wales on the same datethe Kyoto Protocol officially came into effect last week
for effect
in order to impress people:I suspect he’s controversial for effect
in effect
in force:a moratorium in effect since 1985 has been lifted
in practice, even if not formally acknowledged:the minister’s powers allow him, in effect, to ban programmes
put (or bring or carry) something into effect
cause something to apply or become operative:they succeeded in putting their strategies into effect
take effect
come into force; start to apply:the ban is to take effect in six months
to the effect that
used to refer to the general meaning of something written or spoken:some comments to the effect that my essay was a little light on analysis
to that effect
having that result, purpose, or meaning:she thought it a foolish rule and put a notice to that effect in a newspaper
with effect from
British starting from (a specified date):he resigned with effect from 1 Junethe company said yesterday it would lay off all staff with immediate effect
