This is the 17767th most frequent Russian word.
улучити
To manage to find (time); to seize (a moment).
The word 'улучить' here means 'to seize' or 'to take advantage of' in the context of an opportunity or favorable time.
Я смог улучить момент и поговорил с преподавателем.
I was able to seize the moment and spoke with the teacher.
In this sentence, 'улучить' is used to describe utilizing or taking advantage of a specific period (lunchtime) effectively.
Он улучил время обеда, чтобы позвонить другу.
He took advantage of lunchtime to call his friend.
Here, 'улучить' refers to the act of recognizing and making the most of an appropriate circumstance or opportunity.