Definition of turnkey
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
noun
plural turnkeys
Definition of turnkey (Entry 2 of 2)
: one who has charge of a prison's keys
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The first known use of turnkey was in 1647
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