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Definition access in British English

access noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈækses/

▪ allow, block, control, deny, gain, give, grant, limit, restrict

1

the right or opportunity to have or use something that will bring you benefits

Example

Only 40% of 5-year-olds have access to pre-school education.

Example

Some groups still have difficulty gaining access to health care.

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1.1

the right to look at private information

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1.2

permission to see and talk to an important person

Example

She's one of a handful of aides with direct access to the president.

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1.3

the legal right to visit your children after you are divorced

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2

the means by which you get to a place

Example

Access is by means of a door at the back of the stage.

Example

A lift provides access to the upper floors.

Example

There is easy access to the countryside by rail.

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Definition access in British English