gains entry

Definitions

To successfully enter a place, often by overcoming an obstacle or restriction.

To manage to get inside a building, room, or secure area.

Examples

The specialized software gains entry into the secure database by bypassing the primary firewall.

Once the thief gains entry through the unlocked window, he quickly searches the living room for valuables.

Synonyms

gains access enters breaks in gains admittance penetrates infiltrates

Antonyms

is excluded is barred is denied entry is locked out is rejected is turned away