This is the 5101st most frequent Polish word.
prowadziły
"Led" or "were leading" (third person plural, feminine).
The word 'prowadziły' indicates that the women were engaged in managing the flow and topic of a conversation.
Kobiety prowadziły rozmowę przy filiżankach herbaty.
The women were leading a conversation over cups of tea.
The word 'prowadziły' in this context shows that the crews were in control of operating the vehicles.
Załogi prowadziły pojazdy przez trudny teren.
The crews were driving vehicles through tough terrain.
Here, 'prowadziły' signifies that the teachers were delivering or facilitating the lessons.