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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Exemples
The new highway introduced electronic tolls.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
Exemples
Success often carries an emotional toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
Exemples
A deep toll echoed through the valley.
04
appel surtaxé
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
AmericanExemples
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
nombre, étendue, bilan
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Exemples
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
La pandémie a fait un lourd tribut parmi les travailleurs de la santé et les populations vulnérables.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Exemples
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
Exemples
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
