turn·key (tûrn k  )n. pl. turn·keys The keeper of the keys in a prison; a jailer. adj. 1. Supplied, installed, or purchased in a condition ready for immediate use, occupation, or operation: a turnkey computer system; a turnkey housing project. 2. Of or relating to something supplied, installed, or purchased in this manner: a turnkey agreement. |
turnkey [ˈtɜːnˌkiː]
n
Archaic a keeper of the keys, esp in a prison; warder or jailer
adj
(Engineering / Civil Engineering) denoting a project, as in civil engineering, in which a single contractor has responsibility for the complete job from the start to the time of installation or occupancy
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  turnkey - someone who guards prisoners keeper - someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother's keeper?" |
Translations
turnkey [ˈtɜːnkiː]
A. N
2. (Comput) → llave f de seguridad
B. CPD turnkey system N (Comput) → sistema m de seguridad
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