freedom to approach, or reach, or make use of somebody or something
access to classified information
a means of access, e.g. a doorway or channel
the state of being readily reached or obtained
The building is not easy of access
the ability to look at or make use of something
in computing, the ability to retrieve data from
(+ of) a fit of tense feeling; an outburst
an access of rage
(used before a noun) devised by or intended for the general public and not specially qualified people
an access course in computing
[Middle English via French from Latin accessus approach, from accedere: see accede]