efetivam

Efetivam is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb efetivar, meaning to put into effect, to carry out, to realize, or to make something enforceable or operative. It is used when plans, decisions, or policies move from proposal to action, or when procedures become binding.

Efetivar derives from the concept of achieving an effect and is related to the noun efeito and the adjective efetivo; the noun form for the act is efetivação. The term is common in formal Portuguese and appears in administrative, legal, corporate, and journalistic contexts.

Usage notes: The verb emphasizes execution and enforcement rather than mere proposal. In legal language, it can contrast with expressions like entrar em vigor, which denotes when a law or regulation becomes active; efetivar focuses on implementing measures, agreements, or decisions. Synonyms include realizar and cumprir; antonyms include adiar, suspender, protelar.

Examples: As medidas de segurança são efetivadas pelas autoridades. A diretoria efetiva o plano de reorganização. O acordo foi efetivado após a assinatura. In everyday speech, speakers may use efetivam or vocês efetivam to describe formal actions being carried out.

Related terms include efetivo, eficácia, efeito, and efetivação.