Plural for the right to enter
“Your access to this event will be granted when you flash your VIP pass.”
Plural for the means or manner in which one can enter or approach
“It has off-street parking to the front for a couple of cars and double-gated side access to the back garden.”
Plural for the right, admission, or opportunity to use
“As an employee of this company, you will have access to the office printers.”
(somewhat rare) Plural for a sudden outburst of emotion
“He went on a rampage and broke the furniture in his home during an access of rage.”
To gain or come into possession of
“This interactive feeding toy will encourage your pet rabbits to think about how to access their food.”
To have or gain entry or access to a place or location
“You access the dungeon through the side of the house, just off the back porch.”
To reach or gain access to something
“We were able to operate the unit with the door slightly ajar, but we could not open it enough to access the controls without activating the alarm.”
To have or gain use of a (computing) system or service
“You can access our file servers with a Samba client.”
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