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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Exemplos
She slowed to pay the toll collector.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
Exemplos
Hard labor can take a physical toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
Exemplos
The toll signaled the start of the ceremony.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
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American
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The operator quoted the toll for the call.
05
o balanço, o número de vítimas
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Exemplos
Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions.
Espera-se que a mudança climática aumente o número de vítimas de eventos climáticos extremos em regiões vulneráveis.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Exemplos
The cathedral tolled to mark the passing hour.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
Exemplos
The city began to toll vehicles crossing the new bridge.
