This is the 15318th most frequent Russian word.
поступал
"Поступал" means "enrolled," "applied," or "was acting" depending on context.
Here, 'поступал' is used to describe the act of applying for admission to an educational institution, in a past incomplete action.
В прошлом году он поступал в университет.
Last year, he applied to a university.
In this case, 'поступал' signifies behaving or acting in a certain manner over a period of time.
В ситуации с другом он поступал благородно.
In the situation with his friend, he acted nobly.
Here, 'поступал' refers to repeated actions or behavior on multiple occasions in the past, particularly emphasizing immaturity, as he was a child.