access
/ˈækˌsɛs/ noun B1- A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage. · The door provides access to the premises.
- The act of approaching or entering; an advance. · They gained access to the basement from the stairs.
- The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility. · Staff prevent unauthorized access to the building.
- The quality of being easy to approach or enter. · ease of access
- Admission to sexual intercourse.
- An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.
- An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.
- The right of a noncustodial parent to visit their child.
Plural accesses
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“Bah,” said Caderousse, “when you have access to countless stores.”
“I have made an agreement with the navy, that the access to my island shall be free of all charge.
He was now fairly launched in that Parisian society which gives such ready access to foreigners, and treats them, not as they really are, but as they wish to be considered.
As I had expected, I found some difficulty in obtaining access to the grand-marshal; but I sent the ring I had received from the captain to him, and was instantly admitted.
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