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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Exemple
Drivers paid a toll to cross the bridge.
The new highway introduced electronic tolls.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
Exemple
The job took a heavy toll on his health.
Success often carries an emotional toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
Exemple
The church bell began its mournful toll.
A deep toll echoed through the valley.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
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American
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They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
bilantul, numarul de victime
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Exemple
The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
Numărul de victime al cutremurului a crescut constant pe măsură ce echipele de salvare au ajuns în satele îndepărtate.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
Pandemia a luat un greu tribut asupra lucrătorilor din domeniul sănătății și a populațiilor vulnerabile.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Exemple
The church bell tolled at midnight.
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
Exemple
The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
