Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɔrm skuːl/
noun a school for young people who have behaved badly and need special discipline and training
A1 My cousin attended reform school for a year to help him turn his life around.
A2 In some countries, juveniles may be sent to reform school as a form of rehabilitation.
B1 The government is considering implementing new policies to improve the effectiveness of reform schools.
B2 There are ongoing debates about the role of reform schools in reducing juvenile delinquency.
C1 Research shows that the success rate of reform schools greatly depends on the quality of rehabilitation programs offered.
C2 The documentary shed light on the harsh realities of life inside a reform school, sparking a national conversation on reforming the system.
formal The juvenile delinquent was sent to reform school to receive structured education and rehabilitation.
informal My cousin got in trouble with the law and now he's stuck in reform school.
slang I heard Tommy got shipped off to juvie, they call it reform school now.
figurative Sometimes life feels like a never-ending cycle of reform school, always trying to improve and learn from past mistakes.
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