open access
ˈoʊpən ˈæksɛs
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Definition of open access - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
publishingfreely available to the public without restrictions
  • The journal offers open access articles to everyone.
unrestricted
2.
infrastructureavailable for public use without barriers
  • The city provides open access roads for all vehicles.
free unrestricted

Noun

1.
accessTECH.unrestricted public access to resources such as academic publicationsTECH.
  • Open access journals allow free reading of scientific studies.
2.
publishingTECH.free online availability of research outputsTECH.
  • The journal offers open access to all its articles.
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Expressions with open

open toadj.
not closed or restricted allowing access
The garden is open to the public.
open upv.
start operating or functioning
The shop will open up at 9 AM.
crack openv.
open something by breaking or splitting it
He had to crack open the coconut with a sharp rock.
open outv.
unfold or spread out something
She helped to open out the map on the table.
keep one's eyes openv.
stay alert and notice what is happening around you
You should keep your eyes open when walking at night.
open its doorsv.
allow people to enter
The museum will open its doors to the public next week.

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.
public accessn.
ability for the general public to use or enter
The park provides public access to the lake.
public access televisionn.
television service where community members create and share programs
Public access television lets anyone make and show their own programs.
restricted accessadj.
limited to certain people or conditions, not freely open to everyone
This is a restricted access area for staff members only.
access cardn.
plastic card used to open locked areas or use protected services
Employees swipe an access card to enter the main office.

Terms related to open access

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accessibilityavailabilitydistributionfreedominformationpublicpublishingsharingaccessiblecommunityinclusiveopen-source

Terms with open access included in their meaning

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in the public domainadj.
open access
accessible to everyone
file handlen.
technology
identifier used by software to access or control an open file
basculen.
firearms
the part of a firearm that pivots open for chamber access
BOIAacr.
acr: Budapest Open Access Initiative
initiative for free online research access
flip-topn.
container
lid that flips open for easy access
OAacr.
acr: open access
free access to information or resources online
unbarredadj.
open access
not blocked or obstructed
unprivilegedadj.
open access
not requiring special permissions or rights

Examples of open access in a sentence

  • Open access journals are crucial for academic collaboration.
  • The library offers open access resources to everyone.
  • Open access journals are crucial for academic research.
  • The university promotes open access to its research.
  • Researchers advocate for open access to enhance knowledge sharing.
  • Researchers prefer open access for wider dissemination.

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  1. French:en libre accès, accès libre, ...
  2. German:offen zugänglich, offener Zugang, ...
  3. Italian:ad accesso aperto, accesso aperto, ...
  4. Spanish:acceso abierto, acceso libre, ...
  5. Portuguese:acesso livre, de acesso livre, ...
  6. Chinese:开放获取的, 开放获取, ...
  7. Japanese:オープンアクセスの, オープンアクセス, ...
  8. Arabic:مَفْتُوح الوُصُول, وُصُول مَفْتُوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּגִישַׁת פְּתוּחָה, גִּישָׁה פְּתוּחָה, ...
  10. Russian:открытый доступ, открытый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкритий, відкритий доступ, ...
  12. Hindi:मुक्त अभिगम, शोध सामग्री की नि:शुल्क ऑनलाइन उपलब्धता, ...
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