reform; transform; fundamental change
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to fundamentally change; to reform (social systems)
formalMost commonly used for large-scale, systemic social, political, or economic reforms, with a formal, serious tone.
We must continuously reform unreasonable social systems.
The 1978 reform and opening up was an important transformation in Chinese history.
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This industrial transformation reshaped the global economic landscape.
He put forward a set of theories to promote social reform.
1949 was the year when a world-shaking, great transformation took place across all of China.
noun
fundamental reform; transformation
formalUsed as a noun to refer to large-scale systemic changes, especially in social, political or economic fields.
Technological transformation is changing people's lifestyles.
This social transformation has benefited hundreds of millions of ordinary people.
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Industrial transformation has brought huge leaps in productivity.
Educational reform requires joint efforts from the whole society.
The great transformation of 1949 completely changed the fate of China.