access
word
/ˈækˌsɛs/
AK-ses
/ˈæksɛs/
AK-ses
Definition
Access is the ability or right to enter a place, use something, or get information. It is often used for buildings, computers, websites, services, and opportunities.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, common patterns are 'have access to', 'gain access to', and 'internet access'. As a verb, 'access' is common in technical or formal contexts ('access a file', 'access the database') and is less natural than 'get into' in casual speech for places.
Spanish: acceso - accederPortuguese (BR): acesso - acessarPortuguese (PT): acesso - acederChinese (Simplified): 访问权 - 进入 - 获取Chinese (Traditional): 存取權 - 進入 - 取得Hindi: पहुंच - प्रवेश - उपयोग की अनुमतिArabic: وصول - إمكانية الوصول - حق الدخولBengali: প্রবেশাধিকার - প্রবেশের সুযোগRussian: доступJapanese: アクセスVietnamese: truy cập - quyền truy cậpKorean: 접근 - 접근권Turkish: erişim - erişme hakkıUrdu: رسائی - حقِ رسائیIndonesian: akses - hak akses
Example Sentences
Only staff can access this room.
basic
I need a password to access the website.
basic
Many people do not have access to clean water.
basic
I can't access my email right now—the server is down.
natural
The report is private, so only managers have access to it.
natural
Students can access the library online from home.
natural