This is the 1943rd most frequent Polish word.
bierze
"bierze" means "takes" in English.
In this sentence, 'bierze' is used in the literal sense of physically taking something.
On bierze książkę ze stołu.
He takes the book from the table.
'Bierze' here means 'takes part in,' referring to engaging or participating in an activity.
Ona bierze udział w konkursie.
She participates in the competition.
Here, 'bierze' is used metaphorically to indicate accepting or taking on responsibility.