они поставили

they put

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they put Past-tense perfective form meaning “they put” or “they placed.” Depending on context, it can also mean “they appointed,” as in putting someone in charge.

RU: Они поставили стул у окна.

EN: They put the chair by the window.

Как думаете, кого они поставили во главе?

Who do you think they put in charge?

— Оппенгеймер (2023)

Они поставили коробки, которые держали.

They put down the boxes they were holding.

Зачем они поставили там рояль?

Why did they put a grand piano there?

— Вольт (2008)

Они поставили коробки, которые несли.

They put down the boxes they were carrying.