No. 3,395 in Russian
поступить
To enroll, to enter, or to act (depending on context).
In a sentence
Он решил поступить в университет этой осенью.
He decided to enroll in the university this fall.
Here, 'поступить' is used in the sense of enrolling or gaining admission to an educational institution.
Она всегда старается поступить правильно, даже если это сложно.
She always tries to act correctly, even if it is difficult.
In this sentence, 'поступить' is used to mean to act or behave in a certain way, making a deliberate choice.
После долгих размышлений он решил поступить согласно совету своего друга.
After much thought, he decided to act according to his friend's advice.
Here, 'поступить' refers to taking action based on a recommendation or decision, illustrating its use in the context of following advice.
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