turnkey

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a complete product that is ready to be deployed immediately, without further customization

   The new software package is a turnkey, so it only took a short time to install.

2. 2
   adj

   involving a complete product that is ready to be deployed immediately, without further customization

   We don't have the resources to build up a custom system, so we went with a turnkey solution.

3. 3
   noun

   someone who guards prisoners

   One prisoner escaped by bribing the turnkey.

4. 4
   adj

   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).

   They wanted a turnkey solution for the entire system, but we could only provide the enclosure.

From turn + key.

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