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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