turnkey
ˈtɜːnki
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Definition of turnkey - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologyready to use without further assembly or test
  • The new software is a turnkey solution for businesses.
preassembled ready-made
2.
project managementTECH.denoting a project managed by a single contractorTECH.
  • The company offers turnkey construction services for new buildings.
all-inclusive comprehensive

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.system ready to switch on and operateTECH.
  • The company installed a turnkey for the new office.
2.
prison guardDatedperson who guards prisoners in a jailDated
  • The turnkey locked the cell door securely.
jailer warder
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contract for a fully completed project delivery
The company signed a turnkey contract for the new factory.
complete product ready for immediate use
The company offers a turnkey solution for home automation.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
factory ready for immediate use without setup
The company purchased a turnkey factory to start production quickly.
installation ready for immediate use without further work
The company offers a turnkey installation for new software systems.
project ready to use
The company delivered a turnkey project to the client.

Origin of turnkey

Middle English, turn (turn) + key (key)

Examples of turnkey in a sentence

  • They offered a turnkey package for the new system.
  • They delivered a turnkey solution for the IT infrastructure.
  • The firm specializes in turnkey projects for residential developments.
  • The engineer explained how the turnkey functions.
  • They purchased a turnkey for the factory setup.
  • The turnkey made his rounds at midnight.

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  1. French:clé en main, système clé en main, ...
  2. German:schlüsselfertig, schlüsselfertiges System, ...
  3. Italian:chiavi in mano, sistema chiavi in mano, ...
  4. Spanish:completo, sistema llave en mano, ...
  5. Portuguese:chave na mão, sistema turnkey, ...
  6. Chinese:交钥匙, 即用型系统, ...
  7. Japanese:ターンキーの, ターンキー, ...
  8. Arabic:جاهِز للاسْتِخدام, نِظَام جَاهِز, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻכָּן לְשִׁמּוּשׁ, מַעֲרֶכֶת מוּכָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:готовый, готовая система, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комплексний, готова до використання система, ...
  12. Hindi:तैयार-इस्तेमाल, तैयार प्रणाली, ...

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