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to reform
01
to change something in order to make it better
Transitive: to reform sth
Examples
Social activists work to reform policies to address inequality and injustice.
The government is working to reform the education system to enhance student learning.
02
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
Examples
The government aims to reform the education system to ensure equal access to quality education for all students.
The government is reforming its tax code to promote fairness and stimulate economic growth.
03
to generate gasoline, gas, or other hydrocarbon-based products through the process of cracking
Transitive: to reform hydrocarbons
Examples
The refinery uses advanced technology to reform crude oil into various petroleum products.
Using advanced technology, the plant reformed natural gas liquids into various gas products through catalytic cracking.
04
to induce or encourage a person to abandon behaviors or habits that are harmful, unlawful, or unethical
Transitive: to reform sb
Examples
Through counseling and support programs, the organization aims to reform individuals involved in substance abuse.
The prison 's rehabilitation programs focus on reforming inmates by providing education and psychological support.
05
to abandon behaviors or habits that are harmful, unlawful, or unethical
Intransitive
Examples
After hitting rock bottom, he made the decision to reform and leave behind his life of crime.
She underwent a profound spiritual awakening that led her to reform and leave her self-destructive habits.
Reform
01
a change or improvement resulting from the correction of errors, abuses, or defects
Examples
The new policies brought reform to the education system.
Tax reform aimed to eliminate loopholes and inequities.
02
a campaign or organized effort to correct wrongdoing, abuses, or malpractices
Examples
The activists launched a reform to improve labor rights.
A reform was introduced to tackle corruption in politics.
03
self-improvement in behavior, habits, or morals by abandoning faults or vices
Examples
The program encouraged reform among young offenders.
She undertook reform in her lifestyle by giving up smoking.
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