Meaning & use
turnkey
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Ready for immediate use without requiring the buyer to do further work or setup.
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The company offers a turnkey solution that includes installation and training.
They bought a turnkey restaurant, complete with equipment and staff already in place.
A note on using this word
Common in business and real estate, evoking the image of a building or system so complete you need only 'turn the key' to start using it.
Words with a similar meaning
ready-to-useoff-the-shelf
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Words with an opposite meaning
custom-built
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