in effect

adj, adv — 2 senses

in effect

adj

1

Operating or functioning; in force; in play.

Until the new guidelines come out, the old rules are still in effect.

Related terms: into effect, take effect

in effect

adv

1

For all practical purposes; in practice; actually; essentially; basically.

2007, The Guardian, Aug 21 2007, George Monbiot. Separated from the rest of Heathrow, this would, in effect, be a second airport.

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