turnkey system

American  

noun

1. Computers. a computer system purchased from hardware and software vendors, customized and put in working order by a firm that then sells the completed system to the client that ordered it.

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turnkey system British  

noun

1. a computer or computer system supplied to a customer in such a complete form that it can be put to immediate use

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Etymology

Origin of turnkey system

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Your kid’s brain is not a turnkey system; it really does require you to talk and play and challenge cognitively.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2014

It’s a turnkey system with the management structure and support conveniently built in.

From Forbes • May 27, 2014

Each Mobi Munch truck will be a turnkey system, with a fully equipped kitchen and a cash register connected wirelessly to a central database.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011