toll

charge

1. C1Countable

   A fee charged for using a road, bridge, or other transportation infrastructure.

   • Most highways now utilize electronic toll collection systems.

   • There is a toll booth at the entrance of this tunnel.

   • They paid the toll to cross the bridge.

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2. Countable

   The cost associated with making a long-distance telephone call.

   • Is calling Europe from the U.S. considered a toll call?

   • I need to check the toll rates before making this call.

   • The toll for this long-distance call will be on next month's bill.

suffering

1. C2Uncountable

   The extent of loss, damage, or suffering resulting from an event or disaster.

   • The storm took a heavy toll on the coastal area.

   • The accident's death toll is still rising.

   • The long-term war exacted a heavy toll on the nation's economy.

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1. TransitiveIntransitive

   To ring a bell slowly and repeatedly, or to cause a bell to do so, often to signal a specific event.

   • The church bell tolled slowly for the funeral.

   • The bell tolled during the funeral procession.

   • The bell tolled slowly at the close of evening.

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