toll
toll
toʊl
towl
British pronunciation
/təʊl/

Definition & Meaning of "toll"in English

Toll
01

a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel

toll definition and meaning

What is a "toll"?

A toll is a fee charged to drivers for using a specific road, bridge, or tunnel. It is often collected at toll booths or through electronic systems. The purpose of a toll is to help fund the construction, maintenance, and operation of these roads and infrastructure. Tolls can vary based on factors such as the type of vehicle or the distance traveled, and they are commonly used on highways or other routes that require additional funding for upkeep.

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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

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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

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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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What is a "toll"?

A toll refers to a charge applied for making a long-distance call. This fee is added to the regular cost of the call, and it depends on factors like the distance between the caller and the recipient or the duration of the call. The purpose of a toll in this situation is to cover the extra costs involved in connecting calls across longer distances, ensuring that the phone service provider can maintain the network for such communications.

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They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

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The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
to toll
01

to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose

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The church bell tolled at midnight.
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
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to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility

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The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
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