This is the 3541st most frequent Russian word.
руководил
"Руководил" means "managed" or "led."
The word 'руководил' is used here to signify leadership and guidance over a project.
Он руководил проектом до момента его завершения.
He managed the project until its completion.
Here, 'руководил' denotes the act of administratively overseeing a department.
В течение двух лет она руководила отделом, демонстрируя отличные результаты.
For two years, she managed the department, showing excellent results.
In this context, 'руководил' implies guiding a group dynamically in a meeting.