This is the 5176th most frequent Turkish word.
imzalanarak
"By being signed"
In this sentence, 'imzalanarak' describes the action leading to the enforcement of the protocol.
Protokol imzalanarak yürürlüğe girdi.
The protocol came into effect by being signed.
The word 'imzalanarak' is used as a gerund to explain how the document was approved—by being signed.
Bu belge resmi olarak imzalanarak onaylandı.
This document was officially signed and approved.
Here, 'imzalanarak' indicates the method by which the contract obtained validity—via signing.