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access 1, noun (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: acces 'arrival', from Latin accessus 'approach', from accedere; ACCEDE]
the right to enter a place, use something, see someone etc
access to
::Access to the papers is restricted to senior management.
::Cats should always have access to fresh, clean water.
how easy or difficult it is for people to enter a public building, to reach a place, or talk to someone
access for
::We're trying to improve access for disabled visitors.
access to
::a villa with easy access to the sea
the way you use to enter a building or reach a place
::Access is by means of a small door on the right.
access to
::Access to the restrooms is through the foyer.
have access to a car/a computer etc
to have a car, computer etc that you can use
BrE the legal right to see and spend time with your children, a prisoner, an official etc
::My ex-husband has access to the children once a week.
gain/get access (to sth)
to succeed in entering a place or in seeing someone or something
::The police managed to gain access through an upstairs window.