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Concept: Be-Accessible

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Superconcept: State

Definition: The state of an object in which it's accessible to other things. For example, an object in this state can be affected by events and con make contact with other objects. Objects are assumed to be in this state, by default. An object is put in this state by Make-Accessible. An object is taken out of this state by Make-Inaccessible.

Required Relationships:

object: the thing that becomes accessible

Other Common Relationships:

base: the thing to which the object is accessible
resulting-from: the Make-Accessible action that creates this state

Examples:

  1. The peanut butter became accessible when the jar was opened.
    object: peanut butter
    resulting-from: open the jar
  2. The database was open for use by the managers.
    object: the database
    base: the managers

Neighboring Concepts:

Similar to...But different because...
Be-Activated Be-Activated is special kind of Be-Accessible in which an object is ready to participate in some action.
Be-Open Be-Open is a special kind of Be-Accessible in which a Portal-Cover is removed from a Portal, enabling free movement through the Portal.