reform
US /rɪˈfɔːrm/
UK /rɪˈfɔːrm/
1.
reforma, melhoria
the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory
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The government promised significant reform in the education system.
O governo prometeu uma significativa reforma no sistema educacional.
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Social reform movements gained momentum in the 19th century.
Movimentos de reforma social ganharam impulso no século XIX.
1.
reformar, melhorar
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The committee decided to reform the outdated policies.
O comitê decidiu reformar as políticas desatualizadas.
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He vowed to reform the corrupt system.
Ele jurou reformar o sistema corrupto.
2.
reformar, corrigir
cause (someone) to change their behavior for the better
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The program aims to reform young offenders.
O programa visa reformar jovens infratores.
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He promised to reform his ways after being released from prison.
Ele prometeu reformar seus hábitos depois de ser libertado da prisão.