This is the 2148th most frequent Polish word.
podjęli
"Podjęli" means "they undertook" or "they took on."
Here, 'podjęli' is used in the context of making or taking a decision, highlighting the action of starting an endeavor.
Podjęli decyzję, aby rozpocząć nowy projekt.
They made a decision to start a new project.
Here, 'podjęli się' conveys the action of undertaking or accepting responsibility for a challenging task.
Podjęli się trudnego zadania, które wymagało wiele wysiłku.
They undertook a difficult task that required a lot of effort.
In this sentence, 'podjęli kroki' indicates initiating actions or steps towards achieving a goal.