This is the 11329th most frequent German word.
sorgte
"Provided," "caused," or "took care" (depending on context).
The word 'sorgte' is used here to express 'ensured' or 'took care of,' indicating an action taken by Lena to maintain safety.
Lena sorgte für die Sicherheit der Kinder.
Lena ensured the children's safety.
In this context, 'sorgte' conveys the meaning of 'caused' or 'provoked,' referring to the effect the news had on the office environment.
Die Nachricht sorgte für Aufregung im Büro.
The news caused excitement in the office.
Here, 'sorgte' is part of the reflexive verb 'sich sorgen,' which means 'to worry,' indicating a personal concern or worry of the subject.