put (something) into effect
To cause (something) to apply, begin operating, or take effect; to begin implementing or enforcing (something). The new government has vowed to put several policies into effect with the goal of helping struggling citizens. The new law will be put into effect on the first of January.
put something into effect
and put something into forceto make something take effect; to begin using or enforcing a policy or procedure. When will the city council put this law into effect? We will put it into force tomorrow.