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Toll Road

Definition:

A toll road, also known as a turnpike or tollway, is a road on which motorists have to pay a fee or toll to use. These specially designated roads are generally well-maintained, and the tolls collected are used for their upkeep and improvement.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A public road for which a fee must be paid by drivers in order to use it.

Example sentence:

Traveling on the toll road significantly reduced the travel time to the destination.

Sense 2:

Noun - A specific section or stretch of road within a larger network of toll roads.

Example sentence:

Be prepared to pay tolls at multiple points along the toll road, especially during rush hour.

Sense 3:

Noun - A road constructed and operated by a private company, where drivers pay a toll to use it.

Example sentence:

The toll road was built by a consortium of companies and has significantly improved transportation in the region.

Sense 4:

Adjective - Describing a road that requires payment of a toll to use.

Example sentence:

We decided to take an alternative route to avoid the toll road.

Sense 5:

Verb - To impose tolls or charges on a road for its usage.

Example sentence:

The local authorities are considering tolling the road to fund necessary repairs and expansions.