This is the 12253rd most frequent Portuguese word.
rodou
"Rodou" means "spun" or "rolled" in English.
The word 'rodou' in this context means 'turned', referring to the rotation of the key.
Ele rodou a chave na fechadura.
He turned the key in the lock.
Here, 'rodou' is used to mean 'moved around', indicating the vehicle's movement.
O carro rodou pela cidade a noite toda.
The car drove around the city all night.
In this sentence, 'rodou' figuratively means 'failed', as often used to indicate not passing a test.