Turnkey
adj.capable, hopefulprofessional
What it means
Ready for the intended user to operate with little additional setup.
Reach for it when describing a substantially complete solution while stating what setup and support remain
The charity received a turnkey laundry unit with training, spare parts, and utility connections.
Choose between these
6- playful
plug-and-play
when simple connection and automatic operation fit technology
not when Plug-and-play is device-specific and frequently understates configuration.
- everyday
ready-to-use
when immediate practical operation needs plain language
not when Ready-to-use may apply to one item without including an entire delivered system.
- warm
move-in ready
when a property can be occupied immediately
not when Move-in ready is property-specific and may ignore utilities or accessibility.
- professional
fully equipped
when all necessary tools or fittings are present
not when Equipment can be complete while installation and training remain unfinished.
- professional
off-the-shelf
when a standard product can be purchased without custom development
not when Off-the-shelf can still require extensive integration.
- formal
when a system is functioning now
not when Operational describes current state and not how much setup the buyer must perform.
Said against
3- unfinished
- unconfigured
- build-it-yourself
It naturally appears in
3- turnkey solution
The turnkey solution included migration, testing, and staff training.
- turnkey system
A turnkey system gave the clinic a working backup from day one.
- turnkey facility
The contractor delivered a turnkey facility after the final safety inspection.
Where this comes from
Turnkey is often marketing shorthand; exclusions, dependencies, training, and ongoing support should be explicit.
- Wiktionary, English adjective sense: supplied complete and ready for immediate use opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.