Access

/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.

From Latin 'accessus', from 'accedere' meaning 'to approach'.

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.

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.

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.