No. 12,919 in Polish

obstawili

"Obstawili" means "they bet" or "they placed (a bet)."

In a sentence

Policjanci obstawili budynek, aby nikt nie mógł się z niego wydostać.
The police surrounded the building to prevent anyone from escaping.
Refers to physically surrounding or securing a location.
Kibice obstawili wygraną swojej drużyny w zakładach.
The fans bet on their team's victory in the bets.
Indicates making a wager or placing a bet.
Obstawiliśmy nowy rozkład zajęć, żeby lepiej podzielić czas.
We decided on the new schedule to better allocate time.
Used metaphorically to mean making a choice or decision.

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