This is the 3349th most frequent Russian word.
подают
"Подают" means "they serve" or "they give."
In this context, 'подают' refers to the act of serving food, indicating a professional action in a restaurant.
В ресторане официанты подают горячие блюда с большим вниманием.
In the restaurant, the waiters serve hot dishes with great care.
Here, 'подают' conveys the act of presenting or delivering educational content, showing a figurative application of the verb.
На уроке преподаватель подает материал очень доступно и интересно.
In the lesson, the teacher presents the material very accessibly and interestingly.
In this usage, 'подают' means 'sets' or 'offers,' used metaphorically to denote providing an example or standard.