# access to sth

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/access-to-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

the right or ability to use, see, or enter something.

## Examples

- Do you have access to the internet here?
- Students need a library card to gain access to the research databases for their final projects.
- The new security protocols strictly limit access to the archives, ensuring that only authorized researchers can examine the sensitive historical documents.

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