1. fees charged for using a road, bridge, or tunnel
2. the number of deaths or casualties from an accident, disaster, or conflict
3. a negative effect or cost resulting from something

1. rings a bell slowly and repeatedly, especially for a funeral or to mark time

Examples

• The bridge tolls have increased again this year.
• We had to pay tolls at three different points on the highway.
• The death toll from the earthquake continues to rise.
• The emotional toll of caring for her sick mother was enormous.
• The church bell tolls every hour.
• The bells tolled mournfully during the funeral service.
• Years of stress took a heavy toll on his health.
• Highway tolls help fund road maintenance and construction.