access-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Obtain from a storage device, as of information on a computer.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] ACCESS NP2[patient] (PP{P NP[location]})

Examples:
I can't access the data on my hard drive.
Disk drives allow computers to access their memory.
I can't seem to access the data I need - I've been asking the
university for permissions on the server.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: access.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Physically reach a location, without necessarily the intent to retrieve anything.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] ACCESS NP2[location]

Examples:
How does one access the attic in this house?
I cannot access the T.V. antenna.
You can access the roof via the stairs.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: access.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2