: 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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
In the investment world, turnkey solutions are reshaping paths to wealth with greater accessibility, predictability, and efficiency.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Led by Juliana Ewer, this group of interior professionals offers a turnkey experience, with capabilities that extend to bespoke furnishings, drapery and window treatments, remodeling services, and white-glove installation.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
In the investment world, turnkey solutions are reshaping paths to wealth with greater accessibility, predictability, and efficiency.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
Offered turnkey with all the furniture and instruments and accessed via a private elevator, the second-floor loft sports tons of character and nods to its deep musical roots.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Led by Juliana Ewer, this group of interior professionals offers a turnkey experience, with capabilities that extend to bespoke furnishings, drapery and window treatments, remodeling services, and white-glove installation.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Turnkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnkey. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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