reform

US /rɪˈfɔːrm/
UK /rɪˈfɔːrm/
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1.

reforma, mejora

the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory

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The government promised significant reform in the education system.
El gobierno prometió una significativa reforma en el sistema educativo.
Social reform movements gained momentum in the 19th century.
Los movimientos de reforma social cobraron impulso en el siglo XIX.
1.

reformar, mejorar

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The committee decided to reform the outdated policies.
El comité decidió reformar las políticas obsoletas.
He vowed to reform the corrupt system.
Juró reformar el sistema corrupto.
2.

reformar, corregir

cause (someone) to change their behavior for the better

:
The program aims to reform young offenders.
El programa tiene como objetivo reformar a los jóvenes delincuentes.
He promised to reform his ways after being released from prison.
Prometió reformar sus costumbres después de ser liberado de prisión.