1. to make something more available or easier to obtain; to provide greater opportunity for people to use or reach something
The government plans to increase access to healthcare in rural areas.
O governo planeja aumentar o acesso à saúde nas áreas rurais.
2. to expand the number of people who can use a service, resource, or facility
We need to increase access to education for underprivileged children.
Precisamos aumentar o acesso à educação para crianças desfavorecidas.