| access |
to obtain access to. [1/5 definitions] |
| account |
an arrangement that allows one to gain access to a computer, a computer application, or website when one enters a username and password that one has established. [2/16 definitions] |
| adit |
an entrance or means of access, esp. a more or less horizontal passageway that leads into a mine. |
| alley1 |
a narrow lane giving access to the area behind a row of houses. [1/5 definitions] |
| areaway |
a sunken area in front of basement doors or windows allowing access from outside, or permitting light and air to pass through. [1/2 definitions] |
| ATM card |
a plastic card that enables the holder to access an automated teller machine to obtain cash drawn from or charged against a bank account. |
| cable television |
a form of television in which the sound and picture signals from distant stations are received by a master antenna and then delivered by electrical cable. Cable television typically provides clear reception, access to a large number of channels, and a relatively wide range of programming, whereas conventional television is limited to the reception of signals from local stations. |
| close off |
of police or other authority, to block access to (a path, road, or area). |
| computer lab |
a room providing access to numerous computers, typically found in a school, library, government institution, or private company. Use of a computer lab is free in public institutions and also in private institutions when one has authorization. |
| connected |
acquainted with or having access to a number of people, esp. those of power and importance. [1/3 definitions] |
| cut off |
to stop (someone) from gaining access to a place or person. [2/8 definitions] |
| dial-up |
related to or being a form of internet access that uses a telephone line to connect a computer to an internet service provider. |
| digital |
involving, relating to, or making use of computers and computerized technologies, esp. those which access the Internet [1/5 definitions] |
| door |
a comparable opening or means of access or entry into vehicles or furniture. [2/5 definitions] |
| dragon |
a fiercely vigilant person, esp. one who controls access to another person, place, information, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| drivethrough |
a means by which customers can do business with an establishment at its premises without exiting their vehicles. This mechanism generally consists of a window to the establishment where business is conducted and a specially designated lane by which cars or other vehicles can access the window and exit once business is finished. [1/3 definitions] |
| driveway |
a private road that provides access from a street to a building such as a house or garage. |
| encrypt |
to put (information) into a code, thus protecting it from being read and understood by those not authorized to have access to the information. |
| entrée |
a way of gaining access, as to a person, gathering, or society. [1/3 definitions] |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. [1/2 definitions] |
| expressway |
a divided highway that has limited access and is designed to enable traffic to move rapidly. |