reform

riforma

Cambiamento fatto per migliorare un sistema, un’organizzazione, una regola o una pratica.

In inglese semplice: A change made to improve a system, organization, rule, or practice.

• The system needs reform.
• The government introduced several tax reforms.
• Will these reforms improve access to health care?

Come si usa: reform of something (They called for reform of the school system.)

Sinonimi: improvement, overhaul

Espressioni comuni: tax reform, political reform, introduce a reform

riformare

Migliorare un sistema o un’organizzazione cambiando ciò che non funziona bene.

In inglese semplice: To improve a system or organization by changing things that do not work well.

• We need to reform this system.
• The government reformed the tax laws.
• They are reforming how schools receive money.

Sinonimi: improve, overhaul

Espressioni comuni: reform the system, reform tax laws, reform public services

ravvedersi, redimersi

Smettere di comportarsi male e iniziare a vivere o agire in modo migliore.

In inglese semplice: To stop behaving badly and start living or acting in a better way.

• He promised to reform.
• Some offenders reform after leaving prison.
• She has truly reformed and now helps others.

Sinonimi: mend one's ways, change for the better

Espressioni comuni: try to reform, reform completely, refuse to reform

rieducare, correggere

Portare qualcuno a comportarsi meglio o trasformare una cattiva abitudine in una buona.

In inglese semplice: To make someone behave better, or to change a bad habit into a good one.

• The program aims to reform young offenders.
• She tried to reform his bad habits.
• Can punishment alone reform a criminal?

Sinonimi: rehabilitate, correct

Contrari: corrupt

Espressioni comuni: reform someone, reform bad habits, reform someone's character