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to reform
01
reformar, melhorar
to change something in order to make it better
Transitive: to reform sth
Exemplos
The company decided to reform its business practices to be more environmentally friendly.
A empresa decidiu reformar suas práticas comerciais para ser mais amiga do ambiente.
02
reformar, melhorar
to make a society, law, system, or organization better or more effective by making many changes to it
Transitive: to reform a law or system
Exemplos
The school board is considering reforming the grading system to better reflect student performance.
O conselho escolar está considerando reformar o sistema de notas para refletir melhor o desempenho dos alunos.
03
reformar, transformar
to generate gasoline, gas, or other hydrocarbon-based products through the process of cracking
Transitive: to reform hydrocarbons
Exemplos
By reforming heavy hydrocarbons, the refinery maximized the production of gasoline.
Ao reformar os hidrocarbonetos pesados, a refinaria maximizou a produção de gasolina.
04
reformar, emendar
to induce or encourage a person to abandon behaviors or habits that are harmful, unlawful, or unethical
Transitive: to reform sb
Exemplos
By addressing root causes such as poverty and lack of opportunities, the community works to reform individuals.
Ao abordar causas profundas como a pobreza e a falta de oportunidades, a comunidade trabalha para reformar os indivíduos.
05
reformar, reformar-se
to abandon behaviors or habits that are harmful, unlawful, or unethical
Intransitive
Exemplos
After years of reckless behavior and disregard for his health, he decided to reform.
Após anos de comportamento imprudente e desrespeito pela sua saúde, ele decidiu reformar-se.
Reform
01
a change or improvement resulting from the correction of errors, abuses, or defects
Exemplos
The reforms led to better working conditions.
02
a campaign or organized effort to correct wrongdoing, abuses, or malpractices
Exemplos
The campaign for reform drew wide public support.
03
self-improvement in behavior, habits, or morals by abandoning faults or vices
Exemplos
The mentor guided students toward moral reform.
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