reform

verb3

1. •
   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
2. •
   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. •
   To form again or in a new configuration.

   • This product contains reformed meat.
   • The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.

noun1

1. •
   The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

   • The elections need to undergo a serious reform.
   • Major reform is needed to improve the efficiency in the factory.

noun3

1. •
   A political movement or party.
2. •
   (UK) Ellipsis of Reform UK (British nationalist party).
3. •
   An evangelical organisation within Anglicanism.

adjective1

1. •
   Of Reform Judaism, its tenets, or its adherents.