<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.</li><li>a way or means of approach: The only access to the house was a rough dirt road.</li><li>the state or quality of being approachable: Located deep in the woods on an island with no dock, the cabin was difficult of access.</li><li>approach to God through Jesus Christ.</li><li>an attack or onset, as of a disease or symptom: Some influenza patients experience attacks for many weeks after the primary access.</li><li>a sudden, strong burst of emotion: In an access of clumsy tenderness, he tried to dry the tears that trembled on her eyelashes.</li><li>accession.</li><li>public-access television.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to make contact with or gain access to; be able to reach, approach, enter, etc.: Bank customers can access their checking accounts instantly through the online portal.</li><li>(of a program or system component) to retrieve (data) for use by another program or application or for transfer from one part of the system to another: This key enables other applications to access data from within the event management system even if you aren't logged in.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>(of programming, time, etc.) available to the public: Six channels now offer access services.</li></ul>