This is the 3352nd most frequent Russian word.
подобрать
"Подобрать" means "to pick up," "to select," or "to match."
In this sentence, 'подобрал' refers to the action of physically picking up an object from a surface.
Я подобрал карандаш, упавший на пол.
I picked up a pencil that had fallen on the floor.
Here, 'подобрал' indicates finding or selecting something suitable or fitting for a specific purpose.
Он подобрал ключи, которые подошли к двери.
He found keys that fit the door.
In this instance, 'подобрать' represents the process of choosing or selecting something appropriate.