turnkey

Meanings

• noun

  A turnkey is a key that can be turned in a lock to open and close it, especially one that starts a mechanism or machine when turned.

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Rhymes

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urn , churn , urne , spurn , yearn

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Variants

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turnkey , turnkeys

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Etymology

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The term 'turnkey' originated from the Old English word 'tornian' which means 'to turn'. The term was later used to describe a key that could turn a lock and a prison cell that was ready for use.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'turnkey' was first used in the 16th century.

2. The phrase 'turnkey prison' refers to a prison where inmates are provided with all the necessities of life, making it easy for them to continue their criminal activities.

3. In the United States, turnkey projects are commonly used in the construction industry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Key: A turnkey is a type of key used to turn a lock.

2. Lock: A turnkey is used to open and close a lock.

3. Mechanism: A turnkey starts a mechanism or machine when turned.

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Culture

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In literature, 'turnkey' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or system that is ready to be activated or used with minimal effort. For instance, in business, a turnkey project is one that is fully developed and can be started immediately.

How to Memorize "turnkey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a key turning in a lock to open a door.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turnkey' with the image of a key turning in a lock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Turns Key' to remember the definition of a turnkey.

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