Reform means to make a system or rule better by changing it. It is often used when talking about laws or organizations.
The government made a reform in education.
Many people want reform in their work rules.
This meaning focuses on the action or process of making things better. It is often used in a general sense about changes over time.
Reform takes time and many efforts.
The reform of old laws is good.
To reform means to change something to make it better. People often reform laws, schools, or organizations to improve them.
They want to reform the school system.
We must reform old and wrong rules.
This meaning is about changing a person’s behavior to become better or more honest. It is often used with people who want to live a better life.
The school helps to reform bad habits.
He reformed after many years of trouble.
Reform here means a historical time when people changed religious ideas. This is a special meaning about religion and history.
The Protestant Reformation changed religion.
Religious reform began many years ago.
This meaning talks about helping prisoners or criminals change their behavior. It is used in criminal justice or prison contexts.
The prison system needs reform for inmates.
Reform programs help criminals change.
Reform can also mean to fix or improve things like buildings or machines. This use is less common but still correct.
They reformed the old factory last year.
She reformed the broken computer parts.
