the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
High-speed internet access has become a necessity.
access to something/somebody You need a password to get access to the computer system.
access to information/services/resources
access to healthcare/education
They are seeking increased access to markets overseas.
to provide/allow access to something/somebody
to restrict/block access to something/somebody
Journalists were denied access to the President.
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends).
a way of entering or reaching a place
The police gained access through a broken window.
Many paths have become overgrown, blocking access.
There is easy access by road.
access to something We welcome disabled visitors and there is wheelchair access to all parts of the park.
The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.
to open a computer file or use a computer system
Most people use their phones to access the internet.
to access a file/database
It has never been easier to access information.
All employees can access real-time data.
You should regularly change the password you use to access your online accounts.
access something via/through something Their website can be accessed via the link below.
to be able to have or use something, especially something that you have a right to
Being informed is the first step toward accessing better health services.
States need to understand how to access the federal resources that are available.
Businesses often provide their products at a discount in order to access a potential market.
to reach, enter or use something
be accessed (+ adv./prep.) The loft can be accessed by a ladder.
The balcony is accessed via French doors from the living room.
