Tolled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tolled

 

[ toสŠld ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

traffic charges

To toll means to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or similar infrastructure. This practice is common in many parts of the world, as governments or private companies collect tolls to help maintain transportation networks. Tolls can be collected manually or electronically, with systems such as toll booths or electronic toll collection devices. The amount charged may vary depending on the type of vehicle or the time of day.

Synonyms

charge, fee, levy

Examples of usage

  • I had to pay a toll to cross the bridge.
  • Toll roads can speed up your journey.
  • Many drivers avoid tolls by taking alternate routes.
Context #2 | Noun

bell ringing

Toll can also refer to the sound made by a bell, especially when marking a time or an event, such as a funeral or a memorial. The tolling of a bell signifies something significant and is often used in ceremonies. The act of tolling can be rhythmic and solemn, filling the air with a deep, resonant sound that evokes reflection.

Synonyms

chiming, pealing, ringing

Examples of usage

  • The church bell tolled during the service.
  • We heard the toll of the bell in the distance.
  • The tolling marked the passing of an important figure.

Translations

Translations of the word "tolled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคฒ เคฒเคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erhoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipungut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัะณะฝัƒั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pobrano

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพดๅŽใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perรงu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cobrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง•์ˆ˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุชุญุตูŠู„ู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybrรกno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vybranรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๅ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaraฤunano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimt tekiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒงแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถdษ™nilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cobrado

Etymology

The term 'toll' derives from the Old English word 'talu', which means a payment or tribute. Over time, it became associated specifically with the charges levied for the use of roads and bridges. The concept of toll roads dates back to ancient civilizations, where travelers would pay fees to use certain routes. The development of toll systems has evolved with technology, from manual collections to the modern electronic toll systems we see today. In addition to its traffic-related meaning, 'toll' has maintained its connection to the sound of bells, reflecting its historical roots in ceremonies and significant events. Thus, toll has both a financial and a ceremonial significance in the language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,162, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.