This is the 14616th most frequent Russian word.
передвигался
"Moved" or "was moving."
Here, "передвигался" is used to describe the act of moving or shifting from one place to another within a confined space.
Он передвигался по комнате, избегая игрушек на полу.
He moved around the room, avoiding toys on the floor.
"Передвигался" in this sentence conveys the motion of a vehicle, emphasizing its slowness and the mechanical nature of the movement.
Старый поезд медленно передвигался по рельсам.
The old train moved slowly along the tracks.
In this example, "передвигался" indicates movement that is aided by an external object, adding a sense of effort or adaptation.