Tollgate

Pronunciation: /toʊlɡeɪt/

Definitions of tollgate

noun a gate or barrier set up across a road to collect tolls

Example Sentences

A1 I drove through the tollgate and paid the fee.

A2 The tollgate was busy with cars lining up to pay.

B1 At the tollgate, I realized I didn't have enough cash to pay.

B2 The tollgate attendant was friendly and helped me with directions.

C1 The tollgate system was efficient, with multiple lanes for different types of vehicles.

C2 The tollgate was equipped with electronic sensors for quick and easy payment.

Examples of tollgate in a Sentence

formal The tollgate on the highway collected fees from all passing vehicles.

informal We need to stop at the tollgate to pay before we can continue on the road.

slang I always try to find a way to sneak past the tollgate without paying.

figurative The tollgate of responsibility can be heavy to bear at times.

Grammatical Forms of tollgate

• past tense: tollgated
• plural: tollgates
• comparative: more tollgate
• superlative: most tollgate
• present tense: tollgate
• future tense: will tollgate
• perfect tense: have tollgated
• continuous tense: is tollgating
• singular: tollgate
• positive degree: tollgate
• infinitive: to tollgate
• gerund: tollgating
• participle: tollgated

Origin and Evolution of tollgate

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tollgate' originated from the Old English word 'tollgatu', which was derived from the Middle English word 'tollgate' meaning a gate where tolls were collected.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a gate where tolls were collected, the term 'tollgate' has evolved to also represent the entire toll collection point on a road or bridge.