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01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
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Tolls fund maintenance of major roads.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
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The crisis exacted a toll on the community.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
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The toll of the bell marked the end of the service.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
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The toll was added to the monthly phone bill.
05
het dodental, het aantal slachtoffers
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
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Authorities reported a high toll of injuries and fatalities from the train derailment.
Autoriteiten meldden een hoog aantal gewonden en doden door het ontsporen van de trein.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
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The old tower tolled throughout the valley.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
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They tolled each car that entered the highway.
