reform measures

[rɪˈfɔːrm ˈmeʒərz]
noun phrasepl: reform measures
medidas de reforma
1. Actions, policies, or legislative initiatives designed to improve, change, or correct existing systems, institutions, or practices
The government implemented several reform measures to combat corruption in the public sector.
O governo implementou várias medidas de reforma para combater a corrupção no setor público.
2. Structured changes proposed or enacted to address social, economic, or political problems
Educational reform measures were introduced to modernize the curriculum.
Medidas de reforma educacional foram introduzidas para modernizar o currículo.
In Brazil, 'medidas de reforma' is frequently used in political discourse and public policy discussions, particularly regarding labor reform (reforma trabalhista), fiscal reform (reforma fiscal), and administrative reform. In the United States, 'reform measures' is commonly associated with political campaigns and legislative agendas across various sectors including healthcare, education, and criminal justice.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reform initiativesreform policiesreform programscorrective measuresimprovement measures
Antonyms / Antônimos
status quoinactionmaintenance of the current system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas de reforma
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medidas reformistas
Alternative formal usage, sometimes preferred in business contexts
Portugal
medidas de reforma
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; widely used in official government documents

Related Words

reformlegislationpolicyrestructuringamendmentimprovementmodernizationchange

Related Idioms & Phrases

sweeping reform measures
far-reaching reform measures
timely reform measures
implement reform measures
propose reform measures
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