access

S2 W1

BrE /ˈækses/ AmE /ˈækses/

noun / verb en → es

1 RIGHT/PERMISSION [uncountable] B1

the right or permission to use something, enter a place, etc.

acceso, permiso

  • have access to something

Collocations access to information · access to the internet

  • The library has restricted access.

    La biblioteca tiene acceso restringido.

2 USE [uncountable] B1

the act of using something or the way you use it

uso, manejo

  • have access to something

Collocations access to a computer system · easy access to the kitchen

  • She has full access to all company resources.

    Tiene acceso completo a todos los recursos de la empresa.

3 VERB [transitive] B1

to use or reach something, especially by using a computer system

acceder a, acceder

  • access something

Collocations access the internet · access a database

  • I can't access my email account.

    No puedo acceder a mi cuenta de correo electrónico.

1 RIGHT/PERMISSION [transitive] B2

to allow someone to use something or enter a place, etc.

dar acceso a, permitir el acceso

  • access sb/sth to sth

Collocations access students to the library · access patients to medical care

  • The new policy will access more people to healthcare.

    La nueva política permitirá el acceso a más personas a la atención médica.

2 USE [transitive] B1

to use or reach something, especially by using a computer system

acceder a, acceder

  • access sth

Collocations access the internet · access a database

  • She accessed her account online.

    Ella accedió a su cuenta en línea.