Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Tee it up"

"Tee it up" means to prepare or set the stage for something, arranging the groundwork so the next step can proceed smoothly.

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How "Tee it up" shows up at work

Most common in pre-meeting emails and opening remarks, where someone is signaling they're about to hand off to the real speaker. It sounds sporty and collaborative while actually just meaning "I'm about to talk."

Buzzword

Let me tee it up for the client before Sarah presents the proposal.

Plain English

Let me give the client some background before Sarah presents the proposal.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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