access

/ˈæksɛs/

/ˈækˌsɛs/

[noun] [verb]

Access

[NOUN]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

a means of entering, leaving, or approaching something, particularly a place

synonyms : approach

the right or opportunity to enter a place or see someone

synonyms : accession

admission

admittance

entree

the act of approaching or entering

(computer science) the operation of reading or writing stored information

synonyms : memory access

a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.)

synonyms : access code

to access

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

synonyms : get at

(computing) to be able to use something

Examples

1. We have access to a library with extensive resources at college.

2. We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.

3. Students with disabilities have priority access to the lift.

4. A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs.