1. the ability, right, or permission to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to approach or communicate with a person or thing
2. a way of approaching or entering a place
3. the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something

1. to obtain or retrieve information, especially from a computer

Examples

• Students need access to the library after hours.
• The building has wheelchair access through the side entrance.
• She was denied access to the confidential files.
• You can access your email from any computer.
• The mountain trail provides access to the summit.
• All citizens should have access to healthcare.
• Please access the database to find the information.