access

The ability or permission to enter a place, use something, or see information.

• Everyone needs access to clean water.
• The gate provides access to the garden.
• We were denied access to the records.

How to use it: access to something (Students have access to the library.)

Similar words: entry, admission

Common phrases: access to something, easy access, gain access

A connection that allows you to use the internet or a computer system.

• The hotel offers free internet access.
• Network access failed during the storm.
• Do you have remote access to your office computer?

How to use it: access to something (The password gives you access to the network.)

Similar words: connection

Common phrases: internet access, network access, remote access

To open, view, or obtain information, usually through a computer.

• You can access the files here.
• She accessed her account on her phone.
• Who accessed these records yesterday?

Similar words: retrieve, open

Common phrases: access a file, access the database, access something online