toll · noun no plural /toʊl/
toll (MONEY)
C1 money that you pay to use a bridge, road, etc.
Dictionary example:
You have to cross a toll bridge.
Learner example:
The government can introduce road toll fees on some highly used roads, s[o] that some traffic will be encouraged to use a different route. (International English Language Testing System; C1; Chinese)
toll (NUMBER)
C2 the number of people who are killed or injured
Dictionary example:
Independent sources say that the death toll from the earthquake runs into thousands.
Learner example:
There would be no surprise at all if the death toll rises. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)
take its toll
C2 to have a bad effect on someone or something, especially over a long period of time
Dictionary example:
The stress was starting to take its toll on him.
Learner example:
The famine has obviously taken its toll on him. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
