To reform
Example: The government decided to reform the education system last year.
Definition
"To reform" means to make changes to something, especially a system, organization, or practice, in order to improve it or correct faults. For example, when a government decides to reform the education system, it aims to enhance its quality and effectiveness.
Etymology
The word "to reform" originates from the Latin verb 'reformare,' which means 'to form again' or 'to change.' The prefix 're-' means 'again,' and 'formare' means 'to form.' Did you know? The concept of reform has been central to political and social movements throughout history as a way to improve societies.
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"To reform" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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