Access
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈækses/
US
/ˈækses/
Definition
(n) : The right or ability to enter, use, or get something.
(v) : To enter, use, or get something.
(v) : To enter, use, or get something.
Example
"(n) : Only employees have access to the office after 6 PM."
"(v) : You need a password to access your email from the new device."
"(v) : She accessed the school website to check her homework and download the study materials for the week."
Explanation
Access means the ability to enter a place, use something, or get information. If you have access to a room, you are allowed to go in. If you have access to the internet, it means you can use it. It can also mean being able to use systems, websites, or tools. Sometimes, it means having permission to reach something important. As a verb, it means to enter, use, or reach something, like a system, website, or information; for example, she accessed the school website to check her homework.