Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
أمثلة
She slowed to pay the toll collector.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
أمثلة
Hard labor can take a physical toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
أمثلة
The toll signaled the start of the ceremony.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
Americanأمثلة
The operator quoted the toll for the call.
05
الخسائر, عدد الضحايا
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
أمثلة
Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions.
من المتوقع أن يزيد تغير المناخ عدد الضحايا من أحداث الطقس المتطرفة في المناطق الضعيفة.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
أمثلة
The cathedral tolled to mark the passing hour.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
أمثلة
The city began to toll vehicles crossing the new bridge.
