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Definition of turn key in English English dictionary

turnkey
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.

turnkey
A warder or jailer / gaoler; keeper of the keys in a prison

they passed through an open door into a lobby, from which a heavy gate, opposite to that by which they had entered, and which was guarded by a stout turnkey with the key in his hand, led at once into the interior of the prison.

turnkey
{s} fully ready for use, ready to be put into operation; intended for sale after being completely designed and produced
turn the key
twist a key (in a lock, ignition, etc.)
turn-key
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turn-key
A contractual arrangement in which one party designs and installs a system and "turns over the keys" to another party who will operate the system
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A home that is "completely" built, that is to say the builder or general contractor is responsible for every aspect of the building process Once done the owner only has to "turn the key", be sure to clarify what your builder considers a turn-key, don't assume
turn-key
This is the industrial phrase for a completed ready-to-run job This phrase marks Matra's methodology for both training and engineering
turn-key
-Construction service that allows home owners to purchase a completely finished home, one that does not require any further work by the home owners
turn-key
A contractual arrangement in which one party designs & installs a system & "turns over the keys" to another party who will operate the system
turnkey
A method of construction under which the contractor assumes total responsibility from design through completion of the project
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A business solution in which the provider assumes total responsibility from design through completion of the project For example, you can have a turnkey Web site (a complete site built according to your specifications), a turnkey e-commerce solution (which would include all the software and merchant accounts required to enable an e-store to accept credit cards), or a turnkey search engine submission service (which writes your keywords and submits your site to search engines and directories for you) Many consulting firms refer to themselves as turnkey solution providers, meaning that they can assess your needs and do all the coding required to build an entire e-commerce capable Web site
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A software or hardware product or service that is complete and ready to operate out of the box is said to be Turnkey Like the ignition of an automobile, the user need only turn a key to start using the product
turnkey
A system that already contains all the components and programs required for operation The vendor takes care of installation and configurations so all the user has to do is "turn the key" to begin using the system
turnkey
A drilling contract that calls for a drilling contractor to drill a well, for a fixed price, to a specified depth The purpose of drilling a well by turnkey contract may be related to the timing of Federal income tax deductions For income tax purposes, expenses are deductible from gross income as they are incurred When a turnkey contract is entered into toward the end of the current tax year, the drilling costs may be pre-paid at that time The idea is to give a working interest owner (or investor) in the well, the opportunity to deduct the intangible drilling costs from his gross income in the current tax year
turnkey
A method of construction whereby the contractor assumes total responsibility from design through completion of the project
turnkey
ready to be used immediately
turnkey
Promotional term for a packaged event including all materials required so that a wholesaler or retailer can run the promotion alone
turnkey
A term used when the subcontractor provides all materials (and labor) for a job
turnkey
A warder or jailer / goaler; keeper of the keys in a prison
turnkey
  Pertaining to a procurement process that (a) includes contractual actions at least through the system, subsystem, or equipment installation phase and (b) may include follow-on contractual actions, such as testing, training, logistical, and operational support (188)  Note: Precise definition of the types of allowable contractual features are contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
turnkey
(Ticaret) A system designed to be fully operational at purchase or implementation time and not require additional modification or investment
turnkey
A type of outsourcing method that turns over to the subcontractor all aspects of manufacturing including material acquisition, assembly and testing Its opposite is consignment, where the outsourcing company provides all materials required for the products and the subcontractor provides only assembly equipment and labor
turnkey
An instrument with a hinged claw, used for extracting teeth with a twist
turnkey
to supply a turnkey product; to supply something fully assembled and ready to use
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A turnkey contract is one where the client has an agreement with one single administrative entity, who provides the design and construction under one contract, and frequently effects land acquisition, financing, leasing, etc
turnkey
someone who guards prisoners
turnkey
{i} person having the keys, jailer
turnkey
A bundled-product package that is operable right out of the box without any additional purchases
turnkey
One point of contact and overall responsibility for the project
turnkey
company that provides outsourcing for specific tasks
turnkey
Contract manufacturing where all parts, components, and hardware are supplied by NASO and assembled per the customer’s specifications
turnkey
– A generic term for a variety of public/private partnership arrangements whereby a public sector entity awards a contract to one or more private firms to undertake the development, construction, and/or operation of an infrastructure project for a predetermined period of time before turning the project back over to the public entity Turnkeys may take various forms, including design-build-transfer and build-operate-transfer
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a product or system that can be plugged in, turned on, and operated with little or no additional configuring
turnkey
A complete hardware and software computer system customized for a particular application, such as library automation Turnkey systems are fully operational, requiring no additional components or modifications
turnkey
A special-purpose computer that, at the turn of a key, reveals its purpose to be other than that for which you bought it
turnkey
A type of outsourcing method that turns over to the subcontractor all aspects of manufacturing including material acquisition, assembly and testing
turnkey
A person who has charge of the keys of a prison, for opening and fastening the doors; a warder
turn key

    Turkish pronunciation

    tırn ki

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtərn ˈkē/ /ˈtɜrn ˈkiː/

    Etymology

    [ 't&rn ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English; partly from Old English tyrnan & turnian to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare, from Latin, to turn on a lathe, from tornus lathe, from Greek tornos; partly from Old French torner, tourner to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare; akin to Latin.
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