reform
US /rɪˈfɔːrm/
UK /rɪˈfɔːrm/
1.
Reform, Verbesserung
the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory
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The government promised significant reform in the education system.
Die Regierung versprach eine bedeutende Reform des Bildungssystems.
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Social reform movements gained momentum in the 19th century.
Soziale Reformbewegungen gewannen im 19. Jahrhundert an Dynamik.
1.
reformieren, verbessern
make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it
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The committee decided to reform the outdated policies.
Der Ausschuss beschloss, die veralteten Richtlinien zu reformieren.
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He vowed to reform the corrupt system.
Er schwor, das korrupte System zu reformieren.
2.
reformieren, ändern
cause (someone) to change their behavior for the better
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The program aims to reform young offenders.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, junge Straftäter zu reformieren.
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He promised to reform his ways after being released from prison.
Er versprach, sein Verhalten nach seiner Entlassung aus dem Gefängnis zu ändern.