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Phazer Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
In Place, In Effect
"There are no measures in place/effect to deal with the current crisis."
"The evacuation order is in place/effect."
"The current law in place/effect is inadequate."
Are "in place" and "in effect" the same?
"The evacuation order is in place/effect."
"The current law in place/effect is inadequate."
Are "in place" and "in effect" the same?
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No. "In place" means that something is established, that it is ready to be used . "In effect" means that something is being used right now .
- No.
- "In place" means that something is established, that it is ready to be used .
- "In effect" means that something is being used right now .
- For example: The evacuation plan is completely in place.
- ) The evacuation plan is completely in effect.
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No.
"In place" means that something is established, that it is ready to be used.
"In effect" means that something is being used right now.
For example:
The evacuation plan is completely in place. (We have a good plan sitting in my desk drawer if we ever need it.)
The evacuation plan is completely in effect. (We have officers directing the traffic out of th
"In place" means that something is established, that it is ready to be used.
"In effect" means that something is being used right now.
For example:
The evacuation plan is completely in place. (We have a good plan sitting in my desk drawer if we ever need it.)
The evacuation plan is completely in effect. (We have officers directing the traffic out of th
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