This is the 600th most frequent Portuguese word.
tomou
"Tomou" means "took" in English.
Here 'tomou' refers to the figurative sense of 'taking' a decision, reflecting the act of choosing or deciding.
Ele tomou a decisão de viajar.
He made the decision to travel.
In this sentence, 'tomou' is used in its literal sense to indicate the act of drinking.
Ela tomou um copo de água.
She drank a glass of water.
Here 'tomou' implies the act of choosing or selecting a physical course or route.