access

ac-cess · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The means or opportunity to approach, enter, or use something.

  2. 2.

    The right or permission to approach, enter, or use something.

  3. 3.

    [computing]The process of obtaining or retrieving data from a computer system.

  4. 4.

    To approach, enter, or use something.

Forms

plural: accesses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    access code — A password or number required to enter a system.
  • •
    access point — A location where something can be entered or reached.
  • •
    have access to — Be able to use or obtain something.
  • •
    gain access — Succeed in entering or using something.

Related words

Antonyms: denial, exclusion, restriction
See also: enter, entry, password, permission
Synonyms: admission, approach, entrance, entry

Etymology

From Latin accessus ("a going to, approach"), past participle of accedere ("to approach"), from ad- ("to") + cedere ("to go").