подвел

This is the 14907th most frequent Russian word.


подвел

"Подвел" means "let down" or "failed."


Here, 'подвел' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'led' or 'guided someone to a place'.

Я подвёл друга к причалу.

I led my friend to the dock.


In this sentence, 'подвел' signifies a figurative sense, meaning 'to disgrace' or 'to fail someone, causing disappointment'.

Я подвёл всю команду своей ошибкой.

I let the whole team down with my mistake.


This usage of 'подвел' indicates 'moving or bringing something closer to another location' in a literal sense.

Он подвёл сумку поближе к двери.

He moved the bag closer to the door.