3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TEE'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'TEE'

Tee off

1. Start or launch an event
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The new project will TEE OFF next month.
2. Place a golf ball on a short plastic or wooden stick before hitting it at the start of a hole.
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: He TEED OFF at the first hole.
3. Annoy someone
   (Separable [optional] | American English)
   
   » Example: It TEES me OFF when they turn up late.

Tee off on

1. Criticise
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: She TEED OFF ON me about the work I gave her.

Tee up

1. Place a golf ball on a short plastic or wooden stick before hitting it at the start of a hole.
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: She TEED UP two strokes ahead at the last hole.
2. Make preparations before starting or launching something
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: They are TEEING UP for the conference tomorrow.

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