tee off

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To hit a golf ball from the teeing ground at the beginning of a hole: This is the primary and specific meaning in the sport of golf. It refers to the first stroke played on a hole, where the ball is placed on a tee (a small peg) to elevate it for the initial drive.
    • To begin or start something, especially in an energetic or forceful way: In informal, figurative usage, it means to start an activity, event, or process, often with vigor or intensity.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Golf):
    • The professional golfer will tee off at 9 AM sharp.
    • She teed off perfectly, sending the ball straight down the fairway.
  • Verb (Figurative/Informal):
    • The CEO teed off the conference with an inspiring speech.
    • The band teed off their set with their biggest hit.
Advanced Usage
  • "to tee off on someone/something": To criticize someone or something harshly and at length.
    • The critic teed off on the director's latest film, calling it a complete failure.
    • He teed off on the new company policy during the meeting.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tee (n): The small peg used to support a golf ball for the first stroke on a hole; also, the area (teeing ground) where this stroke is played.
  • Tee (v): To place a golf ball on a tee in preparation for driving it.
  • Tee time (n): A reserved time for a group to begin play on the first hole of a golf course.
Synonyms
  • Drive (v): (In golf) To hit the ball, especially from the tee, with a driver club. (Note: "Drive" is the type of shot, while "tee off" is the act of beginning the hole).
  • Begin (v): To start.
  • Commence (v): To begin formally.
  • Lambaste (v): To criticize severely (for the idiom "tee off on").
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Tee up: To place a golf ball on a tee; figuratively, to prepare or set the stage for something.
    • He teed up the ball carefully.
    • The introductory remarks teed up the main speaker perfectly.
Related Idioms
  • Tee off on someone: As described in 'Advanced Usage', this idiom means to launch into a strong verbal attack or criticism.
    • The senator teed off on her opponent during the debate.
Verb
  1. strike a ball from the teeing ground at the start of a hole

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