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turnkey Synonyms
Another word for turnkey
Choosing another word for turnkey depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Of a product, service, or facility, supplied, installed, or purchased in a complete condition that is ready for immediate use or operation.
Usage Example
"The firm offers a ready-to-use software solution that allows small businesses to manage inventory without hiring IT specialists."
Strongest
ready-to-use
ready-made
Strong
off-the-shelf
prepackaged
• noun (Context 2)
A person in charge of the keys of a prison; a jailer or warder (now chiefly historical).
Usage Example
"In the nineteenth-century novel, the corrupt jailer was bribed to leave the cell door unlocked at midnight."
Strongest
jailer
gaoler
warder
Strong
guard
keeper
Opposites of turnkey
The opposite of turnkey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
inmate
prisoner
captive
unfinished
incomplete
custom-built
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turnkey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turnkey