Meaning of the word "grant access to" in English

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

grant access to

US /ɡrænt ˈækses tuː/
UK /ɡrɑːnt ˈækses tuː/

Phrase

to give permission to someone to enter a place, use something, or see someone

Example:
The security system will only grant access to authorized personnel.
The administrator can grant access to certain files on the server.