Definition of tote - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
effortUS carry something with effort or difficultyUS
- He toted the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
2.
mathematicsTECH. US calculate a total or sumTECH. US
- He toted up the expenses for the trip.
Noun
1.
fashionUS large bag used for carrying a number of itemsUS
- She carried her groceries in a sturdy tote..
2.
logisticsUS plastic box for transporting goodsUS
- The warehouse used a tote for shipping.
3.
responsibilityRare US heavy burden or responsibilityRare US
- The project became a tote for him.
4.
gamblingDated UK pari-mutuel machine for bettingDated UK
- He placed his bet at the tote.
Images of tote
large bag used for carrying a number of items 
plastic box for transporting goods
Expressions with tote
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carry something with effort or inconvenience
She totes around a heavy backpack every day.
calculate the total amount of something
She needs to tote up the expenses for the trip.
large sturdy open bag with handles for carrying things
She put her books in the tote bag.
system where all bets go into a pool and winners share it
Tote betting is popular at many horse racing tracks.
computerized system for calculating and displaying betting odds
The tote board updated the odds instantly after each bet.
Origin of tote
West African, tote (to carry)
Terms with tote included in their meaning
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tote
reusable shopping bag made from strong material for many uses
Examples of tote in a sentence
They toted their gear across the rugged terrain. She toted up the scores to determine the winner. The accountant toted the figures for the quarterly report. She packed her beach essentials in a tote. The artist carried her supplies in a large tote. Each tote was labeled with a barcode for tracking.
Workers filled the tote with various electronic components. Carrying the team was a tote he couldn't escape. Managing the estate became a tote for the young heir. The tote malfunctioned during the race. She checked the odds on the tote.
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- French:trimballer, cabas, ...
- German:schleppen, Einkaufstasche, ...
- Italian:trasportare, borsa a mano, ...
- Spanish:llevar, bolsa de compras, ...
- Portuguese:carregar, sacola, ...
- Chinese:吃力地搬运, 手提袋, ...
- Japanese:運ぶ, トートバッグ, ...
- Arabic:حَمَلَ, حَقِيبَة تَسَوُّق, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְחוֹב, תִּיק נְשִׂיאָה, ...
- Russian:тащить, сумка, ...
- Ukrainian:тягти, сумка, ...
- Hindi:ढोना, थैला, ...
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