a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
"The daily toll on the new bridge helps fund its ongoing repairs and maintenance."
Loss or damage incurred through a disaster.
"The mournful sound of the church bell echoed across the valley as it tolled for the fallen soldier."
The act or sound of tolling
In plain English: A toll is a fee you pay to use something, like a bridge or a road.
"The heavy rain caused significant toll on the local roads, making travel difficult for everyone."
To impose a fee for the use of.
"I told him where to meet, but he didn't show up until later."
To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
To draw; pull; tug; drag.
To take away; to vacate; to annul.
simple past tense and past participle of tell
In plain English: To toll means to make a ringing sound, like when a large bell is struck.
"The storm took a heavy toll on the coastal town."
Usage: Use this verb when describing an authority or organization charging a specific sum to cross a bridge, tunnel, or road section. It is often confused with "tax," but toll applies strictly to fees collected at designated points rather than general revenue levies on income or goods.
A surname.
"The local historian introduced Mr. Toll, a renowned expert on medieval architecture who had just arrived for the conference."
The word "toll" comes from Old English and originally referred to a payment or duty that was counted. It traveled into modern English with the same meaning of a fee collected for passage or use.