This is the 11986th most frequent Portuguese word.
realizavam
"Realizavam" means "they were performing" or "they were carrying out."
In this context, 'realizavam' indicates the habitual action in the past of performing or carrying out projects.
Eles realizavam projetos inovadores na escola.
They carried out innovative projects at school.
Here, 'realizavam' expresses the ongoing action in the past of making drawings.
As crianças realizavam desenhos para o concurso.
The children were making drawings for the contest.
In this sentence, 'realizavam' shows the repeated activity in the past of organizing or holding meetings.