- 1access something (computing) to open a computer file in order to get or add information
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- 2access something (formal) to reach, enter, or use something The loft can be accessed with a ladder.
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NAmE//ˈæksɛs//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they access he / she / it accesses
past simple accessed
-ing form accessing
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