тому удалось

managed to; succeeded in

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managed to; succeeded in Used to say that someone succeeded in doing something. It is often followed by an infinitive. In context, it can be translated as "he/she/they managed to..." depending on the subject.
RU: Тому удалось сдать экзамен.
EN: He managed to pass the exam.

Тому удалось это вчера сделать.

Tom managed to do it yesterday.

Тому удалось самому отнести оба чемодана.

Tom managed to carry both suitcases himself.

Тому удалось найти Мэри.

Tom managed to find Mary.

Тому удалось потушить огонь.

Tom managed to put out the fire.

Тому удалось обуздать свой гнев.

Tom managed to control his anger.