access point
ˈæksɛs pɔɪnt
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Definition of access point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
locationslocation where entry to a place is possible
  • The access point to the park is near the gate.
entrance entryway gateway
2.
networkingTECH.device allowing wireless connection to a networkTECH.
  • The access point was installed in the hallway.
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Expressions with access point

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rogue access pointn.
unauthorized device on a wireless network
The IT team discovered a rogue access point in the office.

Expressions with access

have access tov.
be able to use or reach something
Only students have access to the library computers.
instant accessn.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
wheelchair accessn.
ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place
The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.
access coden.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
access roadn.
road providing access to a specific place
The access road connects the village to the main street.
direct accessn.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.

Expressions with point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to access point

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accessdoorwayentryingressopeningpassageportalthresholdconnectiondevicegatewayinternet

Terms with access point included in their meaning

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entryn.
access point
doorway or gate that allows access to a place
gatewayn.
access point
entry point to a different area or system
gateway to the worldn.
access point
place or means of access to global opportunities
internet portaln.
technology
website that works as main access point for many online resources
security flawn.
cybersecurity
weak point in protections that allows attacks, misuse or unwanted access
maintenance holen.
infrastructure
access point to underground utilities for maintenance
one-windowadj.
access
providing a single point of access
port of entryn.
immigration
point where foreign entities access a system

Examples of access point in a sentence

  • Security guards monitor the access point at the entrance.
  • The office upgraded to a new access point.
  • Each room has its own access point for better coverage.

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  1. French:point d'accès, ...
  2. German:Zugangspunkt, ...
  3. Italian:punto di accesso, ...
  4. Spanish:acceso, punto de acceso, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de acesso, access point, ...
  6. Chinese:入口, 接入点, ...
  7. Japanese:アクセス・ポイント, アクセスポイント, ...
  8. Arabic:نقطة دخول, نقطة وصول, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקֻדַּת גִּישָׁה, נְקוּדַת גִּישָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:точка доступа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точка доступу, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रवेश बिंदु, एक्सेस प्वाइंट, ...
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