access
B1Academic AWL-4Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈækses/US /ˈækses/
Meaning
noun
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
“High-speed internet access has become a necessity.”
verb
to open a computer file or use a computer system
“Most people use their phones to access the internet.”
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