single access

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈæksɛs]
nounpl: single accesses
acesso único
1. a system or method that allows only one user, device, or entry point to access a resource, system, or location at a time
The building has single access through the main entrance for security purposes.
O prédio tem acesso único pela entrada principal por razões de segurança.
2. in computing, a restriction that permits only one concurrent connection to a database or file
The legacy database requires single access to prevent data corruption.
O banco de dados legado requer acesso único para evitar corrupção de dados.
3. a design feature limiting entry or exit to a single point or channel
The emergency evacuation plan emphasizes single access corridors.
O plano de evacuação de emergência enfatiza corredores de acesso único.
In Brazilian business and technology contexts, 'acesso único' is frequently used in security discussions, especially regarding building access and database management. In Portugal, the term is identical and carries the same technical connotation. The concept reflects growing concerns about security and data protection in both Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive accesssingle entrysole accessone-way accessrestricted access
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple accessshared accessunrestricted accessopen access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso único
standard term used in security and IT contexts
São Paulo
acesso exclusivo
alternative term commonly used in business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
entrada única
more common for physical access in architectural contexts
Portugal
acesso único
same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in technical and security terminology

Related Words

access controlrestricted accessmulti-accessentry pointlock mechanismauthentication

Related Idioms & Phrases

all eggs in one basket
single point of failure
bottleneck
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