This is the 10961st most frequent Russian word.
выступить
"Выступить" - to perform, speak, or step forward.
Here, 'выступить' is used to indicate participation or performance in a competition or event.
Команда выступила в соревновании и заняла первое место.
The team competed in the competition and took first place.
In this usage, 'выступить' means to express one's opinion or position publicly, often in criticism or support of something.
Профессор выступил против нового образовательного закона.
The professor spoke out against the new education law.
In this sentence, 'выступить' is used in the context of delivering a speech or presentation.