This is the 891st most frequent Russian word.
дорогу
"Дорогу" means "road" or "way" in the accusative case.
In this sentence, 'дорогу' refers to a literal road, indicating a physical path or street that was crossed.
Я перешёл дорогу.
I crossed the road.
Here, 'дорогу' is used metaphorically to mean 'give way' or 'make space', showing respect or prioritization for someone in motion.
Дайте дорогу пожилому человеку.
Give way to the elderly person.
In this instance, 'дорогу' is used figuratively to represent an opportunity or a pathway to achieve something.