put into effect

Make it happen

To put into effect is to implement or make operational—to take something from plan to reality.

Laws are put into effect when they become enforceable.

Policies are put into effect when organizations begin following them.

The new regulations will be put into effect next month.

The phrase emphasizes the transition from intention to action.

execute

carry out

Complete an intended action

complete · realize · achieve · administer · apply · discharge · consummate · actualize · operationalize · bring about

enact

legislate

Make official rules

  • ratifyFormally confirm agreement
  • passMove beyond or decline
  • approveFormally accept or authorize

establish · decree · sanction · promulgate · mandate · authorize · codify · validate · formalize · adopt

activate

initiate

To set in motion

start · mobilize · inaugurate · kickstart · set in motion · roll out · switch on · usher in · introduce · phase in

Opposites
implementation status

put into effectpropose

Put forth formally

shelve · table · defer · set aside · abandon

operational continuity

put into effectrepeal

Annul a statute

revoke · rescind · abolish · annul · nullify

Family

effect, effective, putting, implemented, implementing, effectuate, implementers, implementer, implementable

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