This is the 2930th most frequent Russian word.
выбирать
"Выбирать" means "to choose" or "to select."
Here, 'выбирать' metaphorically expresses choosing or deciding a life course, conveying a deeper and broader context of decision-making.
Каждому нужно выбирать свою дорогу в жизни.
Everyone needs to choose their path in life.
In this instance, 'выбирать' means to elect or choose someone through a decision-making process, such as voting.
Его выбрали председателем комитета.
He was elected as the chairman of the committee.
In this sentence, 'выбирать' is used in the sense of making a selection among multiple options.