reform

1. (transitive)To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.

   to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal

   reformieren

   реформи́роватьreformírovatʹ

   реформува́тиreformuváty

   improve by alteration or correction of errors or defects and put into a better condition

2. (intransitive)To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.

   It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.

3. (intransitive, transitive)To form again or in a new configuration.

   This product contains reformed meat.

   The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.

1. The need for reform is enormous.

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2. We need to reform our immigration system.

   deWir müssen unser Einwanderungssystem verbessern.

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3. The nation as a whole is in favor of political reform.

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4. Don't try to reform me.

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5. The government has been reforming education.

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