1. to refuse to accept or approve proposed changes or improvements to a system, policy, or institution
The parliament voted to reject reforms that would have increased taxes.
O parlamento votou para rejeitar as reformas que teriam aumentado os impostos.
2. to dismiss or decline to implement suggested modifications
The board chose to reject reforms aimed at modernizing the company.
O conselho optou por rejeitar as reformas destinadas a modernizar a empresa.