This is the 2977th most frequent Polish word.
oddali
"Oddali" means "they gave back" or "they returned."
In this sentence, "oddali" is used to indicate the action of returning something, specifically the book, to a particular place, the library.
Oddali książkę do biblioteki.
They returned the book to the library.
Here, "oddali" conveys the act of dedicating oneself to something, in this case, to reflection about the past.
Oddali się refleksji nad przeszłością.
They devoted themselves to reflection on the past.
In this usage, "oddali" describes the action of casting votes or making a choice, emphasizing the participatory act in decision-making.