# ingress

/ɪnɡɹˈɛs/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ingress
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

the act of entering a place, especially in a formal or official way. It is often used when talking about how people or things get into a building or a system.

For teachers: the act of entering a place or system, typically in a formal, official, or technical context. Often contrasted with 'egress' to describe the movement of people or data.

## Examples

- The security guard controlled the ingress to the building.
- The new software update restricts unauthorized ingress to the server to prevent potential data breaches.
- The architect designed a series of narrow corridors to manage the ingress of the crowd, ensuring that the flow of people remained steady during the event.

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