0 past simple and past participle of access
1 to be able to get to or get inside a place:
It is too difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to access the building.
Students need a card to access restricted areas such as residences and labs.
2 to be able to use or obtain something such as a service:
Older people may have difficulty accessing medical services.
It needs to be easier for small businesses to access government resources and advice.
3 to open a computer file (= a collection of stored information), a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it:
To access the block, visitors must pass the front desk where they have to produce photographic identification.
The programme would create a system to help parents easily access mental health services for their children.
The majority of these people are living in poor rented accommodation and are not able to access the housing market.
We will try to block terrorists' ability to access funds in foreign accounts.
He used his office computer to access confidential files.
Only registered students can access the site.
