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Collocation

gain access

verb + noun (+ to + noun) verb + noun (+ to + noun)

Definition

to obtain the ability or permission to enter a place, use a system, or get information

'gain access' is a common English collocation. to obtain the ability or permission to enter a place, use a system, or get information

Visual cue for gain access

gain + access + to + something

“You need a password to gain access to the database.”

Examples

  • You need an ID badge to _____ access to the building.
  • The hackers tried to _____ access to the company’s servers.
  • After resetting my password, I finally _____ access to my email again.
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  • Students can _____ access to the online library from home.
  • Only senior staff are allowed to _____ access to these financial records.
  • We couldn’t _____ access to the lab without the supervisor present.
  • The court order allowed journalists to _____ access to the documents.
  • By exploiting a security flaw, the attacker _____ access to the system.
  • Once you _____ access to the portal, you can upload your files.