turnkey

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adjective

turn·key ˈtərn-ˌkē

: 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

turnkey

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noun

plural turnkeys

: one who has charge of a prison's keys

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Adjective

The turnkey property, revamped by the designer to showcase his singular style and taste, comes completely furnished, down to the artwork and decorative objects. —

Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 The turnkey apartments start at $6,495,000, and the price varies on the size of the residence and the level of customization. —

Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Noun

There, the turnkey collection of 1,700-square-foot, two-bedroom villas bearing price tags that start in the $4 million range provides buyers with access to wine country lifestyles and Napa’s natural landscape. —

Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 As for the decision to use Substack to power User Mag, Lorenz says that the platform’s turnkey nature, and its large and established user base were a tipping point. —

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turnkey