toll agent
Definition
Noun: A toll agent is a person whose job is to collect fees, known as tolls, for the use of a road, bridge, tunnel, or other infrastructure.
Usage
The term "toll agent" specifically refers to the individual performing the task of collecting money from users. It describes an occupation or role.
Examples
- The toll agent handed the driver a receipt after collecting the fare for the bridge crossing.
- Before electronic systems, a toll agent would be stationed in every booth along the highway.
- The toll agent was responsible for making correct change for thousands of drivers each day.
Advanced Usage
- The role of the toll agent has largely been replaced by automated systems and electronic toll collection in many countries.
- Historically, a toll agent might have worked for a private turnpike company or a government transportation authority.
Variants and Related Words
- Toll collector: A direct synonym for toll agent.
- Tollbooth operator: Another term emphasizing the location (the booth) where the agent works.
- Toll: (Noun) The fee or charge itself. (Verb) To ring a bell slowly and repeatedly.
Synonyms
- Toll collector
- Toll taker
- Tollbooth attendant
Notes
The term "toll agent" is a compound noun where "toll" specifies the type of agent. The definition and examples focus on the person (the agent) who collects the tolls, not the act of collection or the toll itself.
Noun
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someone employed to collect tolls
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