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/ˈæk.sɛs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The means of approaching or entering a place.
The building has wheelchair access.
The right or opportunity to use or benefit from something.
Students have access to online resources for their studies.
The ability to obtain or make use of something.
He had access to confidential information about the project.
verb
To approach or enter a place.
You can access the library from the main entrance.
To make use of; to obtain.
She can access her email from any device.
To retrieve or obtain data from a database or storage.
The software allows users to access their files remotely.
Etymology
From Latin 'accessus', from 'accedere' meaning 'to approach'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
access control
The security method of restricting access to an area or resource.
gain access
To obtain the ability to enter or use something.
access denied
A message indicating that permission to enter is not granted.
easy access
Being able to reach or enter something with little difficulty.
Related Words
accessible
Able to be reached or entered.
accessibility
The quality of being easy to reach or use.
accessory
Something added to something else to make it more useful or attractive.
Slang Meanings
To have easy access to something, often used in a tech context.
I have the hookup; I can access the server anytime.
Getting into a closed-off or restricted area, often without authorization.
He managed to sneak in and access the VIP lounge.