reform
gb/ɹɪfˈɔɹm/ us/ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
B1
English
~ 1300
megreformál, reform, jó útra térít, reszocializál, reszocializáció, erkölcsi megújulás
VERB
B1
1
megreformál
B2
Usage pattern:
to reform [system/practice]
The government plans to reform the healthcare system.
A kormány az egészségügyi rendszer megreformálását tervezi.
The committee was formed to reform outdated tax laws.
A bizottságot azért hozták létre, hogy megreformálja az elavult adótörvényeket.
We need to reform the way we handle waste disposal.
The education board voted to reform the curriculum.
Activists are calling to reform the criminal justice system.
Learner examples
The city wants to reform its schools.
A város meg akarja reformálni az iskoláit.
They will reform the old law.
Meg fogják reformálni a régi törvényt.
We must reform how we use water.
He works to reform the prison system.
The group will reform the rules.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reform' with 'transform'; 'transform' means to completely change form or nature, which may not involve improvement.
Meaning
Improve by making changes
Collocations
reform the system
|reform education
|reform the law
|reform policy
Synonyms
improve (More general and can refer to any kind of improvement, not just structural or systemic change.)
|
revamp (Informal; suggests a thorough redesign or modernization.)
Antonyms
corrupt (To make a system or person morally worse, opposite of improving integrity.)
Themes
politics
|law
|society
|business
Definition
To make changes to something so that it is better.
To change something, especially a law, system, or organization, in order to improve it.
NOUN
B1
2
reform
B2
Usage pattern:
[reform] of [system/practice]
The new reforms in education have been widely praised.
Az új oktatási reformokat széles körben dicsérték.
Healthcare reform is a major political issue.
Az egészségügyi reform jelentős politikai kérdés.
The country is undergoing major legal reforms.
Tax reform is needed to support economic growth.
Reforms in policing aim to build public trust.
Learner examples
We need reform in our schools.
Reformra van szükség az iskoláinkban.
The city made many reforms to traffic laws.
A város számos reformot vezetett be a közlekedési szabályozásban.
Healthcare reform is important for everyone.
They want reform in the voting system.
Reform in the law will help people.
Common mistake:
Some learners incorrectly use 'reform' as plural without 's' when referring to multiple changes; correct form is 'reforms' in such cases.
Meaning
Change made for improvement
Collocations
education reform
|legal reform
|healthcare reform
|political reform
Synonyms
improvement (General term for making something better; does not always imply structural changes.)
|
overhaul (Suggests a major review and significant changes, often technical or organizational.)
Antonyms
regression (A return to a worse or less developed state.)
Themes
politics
|law
|society
|business
Definition
A change made to make something better.
A change made to a law, system, or organization to improve it.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to reform [someone]
The program aims to reform young offenders.
A program célja, hogy jó útra térítse a fiatalkorú elkövetőket.
She was determined to reform her son after his arrest.
A fia letartóztatása után eltökélte, hogy jó útra téríti őt.
The charity works to reform drug addicts.
He claims prison helped to reform him.
The school hopes to reform students with behavioral problems.
Learner examples
The teacher wants to reform the bad students.
A tanár jó útra akarja téríteni a rossz magaviseletű diákokat.
He tried to reform his brother.
Megpróbálta jó útra téríteni a testvérét.
They work to reform criminals.
She hopes to reform her friend.
The group helps reform young people.
Meaning
Improve someone's behavior
Collocations
reform criminals
|reform offenders
|reform a person
Synonyms
rehabilitate (Often used in formal contexts, especially for criminals or addicts; focuses on restoring good condition or status.)
Antonyms
corrupt (To make someone morally worse.)
Themes
behavior
|morality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
To help someone become a better person by changing bad behavior.
To cause someone with poor moral or social behavior to change for the better.
NOUN
B2
4
Prison reform is essential for reducing repeat offenses.
A börtönökben folyó reszocializáció elengedhetetlen a visszaesés csökkentéséhez.
Moral reform movements were popular in the 19th century.
Az erkölcsi megújulást hirdető mozgalmak népszerűek voltak a 19. században.
The community center focuses on the reform of troubled youth.
Religious groups often work toward the moral reform of individuals.
Learner examples
Prison reform helps people change.
A börtönökben folyó reszocializáció segít a fogvatartottaknak megváltozni.
The group works for moral reform.
A csoport az erkölcsi megújulásért dolgozik.
Reform of bad people is hard.
They want prison reform programs.
Meaning
Process of moral improvement
Collocations
prison reform programs
|moral reform
Synonyms
rehabilitation (Formal; often used for restoring health, skills, or good behavior.)
Antonyms
corruption (Moral decay or worsening of character.)
Themes
behavior
|morality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
The act of helping someone become better by changing bad behavior.
The process of making someone with poor moral or social behavior improve and live according to accepted standards.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reform
IPA
GB/ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
US/ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
Syllables & stress
re - form (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (form)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reform
- Plural: reform, reforms
Verb
- Base: reform
- 3rd Person Singular: reforms
- Present Participle: reforming
- Past: reformed
Word family
Forms
reforms
noun
reforming
verb
reformed
verb
Core family
reformer
noun B2
Related words
reformation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unreformed
adjective
Advanced or less common
reformist
noun
Expressions
education reform
1/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Changes in education system
Changes made to make schools and education better.
Examples
- Education reform has been a priority for the new government.
- Teachers are calling for urgent education reform.
prison reform
1/pɹˈɪzən ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
Changes in prison system
Changes made to make prisons better and help prisoners live better lives after release.
Examples
- Activists are demanding prison reform across the country.
- Prison reform could reduce crime rates in the long term.
reform school
1/ɹɪfˈɔɹm skˈul/
fixed phrase
School for young offenders
A special school for young people who have broken the law or have serious behavior problems.
Examples
- After repeated arrests, he was sent to a reform school.
- Reform schools aim to educate and rehabilitate troubled teens.