No. 17,809 in Polish
zwolnił
"Zwolnił" means "slowed down" or "released" depending on context.
In a sentence
Kierowca zwolnił przed zakrętem.
The driver slowed down before the turn.
In this sentence, 'zwolnił' means to decelerate or reduce speed, referring to the driver's action.
Mój szef zwolnił Janusza w zeszłym tygodniu.
My boss fired Janusz last week.
Here, 'zwolnił' signifies dismissing someone from employment, as the boss discharged Janusz from the company.
Zwolnił się pokój numer pięć w hotelu.
Room number five in the hotel became available.
In this usage, 'zwolnił' denotes becoming available or free, referring to an opening or vacancy that occurred.
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