toll
toll
toʊl
towl
British pronunciation
/təʊl/

Definición y significado de "toll"en inglés

01

a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel

toll definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Tolls fund maintenance of major roads.
02

a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something

example
Ejemplos
The crisis exacted a toll on the community.
03

the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly

example
Ejemplos
The toll of the bell marked the end of the service.
04

tarifa de teléfono de larga distancia

a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
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example
Ejemplos
The toll was added to the monthly phone bill.
05

número de víctimas, número de muertos

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
example
Ejemplos
Authorities reported a high toll of injuries and fatalities from the train derailment.
Las autoridades informaron de un alto número de heridos y muertos por el descarrilamiento del tren.
to toll
01

to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose

example
Ejemplos
The old tower tolled throughout the valley.
02

to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility

example
Ejemplos
They tolled each car that entered the highway.
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