The Collaborative International Dictionary
tee up
Tee \Tee\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Teed; p. pr. & vb. n. Teeing.] (Golf) To place (the ball) on a tee; also called to tee up.
Wiktionary
tee up
vb. 1 (context golf English) To place a golf ball on a tee 2 (context soccer English) To pass the ball to someone, facilitating a shot.
WordNet
tee up
v. make detailed arrangements or preparations
place on a tee; "tee golf balls" [syn: tee]