Access to Meaning in English
expression
ˈækˌsɛs/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
AK-sess too, AK-sess tuh, AK-sess tih
ˈæksɛs/ /tˈuː
AK-sess too
Definition
The ability or right to enter, use, or get something.
Usage & Nuances
'Access to' is followed by a noun (e.g., 'access to information'). It can refer to physical entry or rights to use resources or services. Common in formal and professional contexts. Not used for people; say 'access to the building', not 'access to John'.
Spanish: acceso aPortuguese (BR): acesso aPortuguese (PT): acesso aChinese (Simplified): 获得...的机会 - 有权使用...Chinese (Traditional): 獲得…的機會 - 有權使用...Hindi: तक पहुँचArabic: الوصول إلىBengali: প্রবেশাধিকার - সুযোগRussian: доступ кJapanese: 〜へのアクセスVietnamese: quyền truy cập vào - quyền tiếp cận vớiKorean: 접근권 - 이용 권한Turkish: -e erişimUrdu: رسائی حاصل کرناIndonesian: akses ke
Example Sentences
Only students have access to the library.
basic
Many people do not have access to clean water.
basic
You need a password for access to your account.
basic
After hours, employees still have access to the building with their cards.
natural
High-speed internet access to rural areas has improved a lot.
natural
Without your ID, you won’t get access to the conference.
natural