accessed

4 definitions • 8 examples

past simple and past participle of

to be able to get to or get inside a place:

It is too difficult for anyone using a wheelchair to access the building.

Students need a card to access restricted areas such as residences and labs.

The basement room is accessed from outside.

to be able to use or obtain something such as a service:

Older people may have difficulty accessing medical services.

It needs to be easier for small businesses to access government resources and advice.

to open a computer file, a website, etc. in order to look at or change information in it:

Most people use their phones to access the internet.

You have to enter a password to access the database.

A hacker remotely accessed the company's servers (= was able to look at information stored on the company's servers using a computer located in a different place).