access
verb/ˈækses/
/ˈækses/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they access | /ˈækses/ /ˈækses/ |
| he / she / it accesses | /ˈæksesɪz/ /ˈæksesɪz/ |
| past simple accessed | /ˈæksest/ /ˈæksest/ |
| past participle accessed | /ˈæksest/ /ˈæksest/ |
| -ing form accessing | /ˈæksesɪŋ/ /ˈæksesɪŋ/ |
- access something (computing) to open a computer file or use a computer system
- Most people use their phones to access the internet.
- to access a file/database
- It has never been easier to access information.
- All employees can access real-time data.
- You should regularly change the password you use to access your online accounts.
- access something via/through something Their website can be accessed via the link below.
Extra ExamplesTopics Computersb1- Employees can access repair records, customer histories and forms in real time.
- When people travel, they need to access their email.
- More people access the Web by phone than by PC.
- The electronic library catalogue can be accessed from terminals all over the university.
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- access something to be able to have or use something, especially something that you have a right to
- Being informed is the first step towards accessing better health services.
- States need to understand how to access the federal resources that are available.
- Businesses often provide their products at a discount in order to access a potential market.
- [often passive] (formal) to reach, enter or use something
- be accessed (+ adv./prep.) The loft can be accessed by a ladder.
- The balcony is accessed via French doors from the living room.
Extra Examples- Single rooms have private facilities accessed via the balcony.
- The village is easily accessed by public transport.
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Latin accessus, from the verb accedere ‘to approach’, from ad- ‘to’ + cedere ‘give way, yield’
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