English Explanatory Dictionary

turnkey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture).
noun
  1. A system that is supplied ready to switch on and operate.
  2. A warder or jailer; a keeper of the keys in a prison.
verb
  1. To supply a turnkey product; to supply something fully assembled and ready to use.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turnkey.wav tûrn'-kē

Word forms

turnkey more turnkey most turnkey turnkeys turnkeying turnkeyed

Etymology

From turn + key.

Synonyms

dub-cove
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