This is the 5494th most frequent Russian word.
подошел
"Подошел" means "approached" or "came up" in English.
Here, "подошел" means "approached" or "came closer" to a physical place, emphasizing movement toward something.
Он подошел к двери и открыл её.
He approached the door and opened it.
In this case, "подошел" is used figuratively to mean "suited" or "matched," referring to compatibility.
Этот цвет идеально подошел к её платью.
This color perfectly suited her dress.
Here, "подошел" means "has come" or "arrived," denoting that the time or situation is appropriate for an event.