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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
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She slowed to pay the toll collector.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
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Hard labor can take a physical toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
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The toll signaled the start of the ceremony.
04
pedaggio
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
AmericanEsempi
The operator quoted the toll for the call.
05
tributo
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
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Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions.
Si prevede che il cambiamento climatico aumenterà il bilancio degli eventi meteorologici estremi nelle regioni vulnerabili.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
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The cathedral tolled to mark the passing hour.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
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The city began to toll vehicles crossing the new bridge.
