Meaning of the word "deny access" in English

What does "deny access" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deny access

US /dɪˈnaɪ ˈækses/
UK /dɪˈnaɪ ˈækses/

Phrase

to prevent someone from entering a place or using something

Example:
The security guard had to deny access to anyone without proper identification.
The firewall was configured to deny access to certain websites.