access (EN)

noun, verb

noun “access”

1. the right or ability to approach, enter, or use something
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   Only authorized personnel have access to the restricted area during construction.
2. a way or means of entering or approaching a place
   The only access to the castle is through the main gate, which is heavily guarded.
3. the opportunity or ability to use or connect to a computer system or network
   He forgot his password and couldn't get access to his email account to check his messages.
4. the right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child
   The court granted her ex-husband access to their son on weekends after their divorce.

verb “access”

1. to approach or enter a place
   Firefighters had to access the building through a window because the doors were blocked.
2. to obtain or retrieve data or information, especially using a computer
   She accessed the confidential files on the server remotely from her home office.