: built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate
a turnkey nuclear plant
a turnkey computer system
also
: of or relating to a turnkey building or installation
a turnkey contract
turnkey vendors
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Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Apart from a phono cartridge, the H2 is turnkey.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025
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The turnkey residence, known as the Estate Home and listed by Ohana Realty, sits among the property’s heritage oaks, giving it a sort of deluxe treehouse vibe.
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Adjective
There are very few turnkey object-only storage solutions in the market.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Apart from a phono cartridge, the H2 is turnkey.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
Hughes said that help has made the restaurant almost a turnkey operation for them.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The turnkey residence, known as the Estate Home and listed by Ohana Realty, sits among the property’s heritage oaks, giving it a sort of deluxe treehouse vibe.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Turnkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnkey. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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