turnkey operation

noun

Definitions of turnkey operation

English

an agreement under which a company takes all responsibility for the construction, furnishing and staffing of a building (eg a hospital or a factory) so that it is completely ready for the buyer to take over

The project was rejected because it is not a turnkey operation, meaning there are not enough safeguards in place if anything goes wrong.

English

a business that is completely ready for the buyer or lessee to take over and start or continue trading

With this partnership, FBEC is getting a completely turnkey operation with a sizeable amount of product that is already packaged, branded and set to be released to the public within the next 30 days.