Verb tee up has 2 senses

• tee up(v = verb.creation) Array - make detailed arrangements or preparations; Array
is one way to arrange, stage
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

• tee up(v = verb.contact) tee - place on a tee; "tee golf balls"
is one way to lay, place, pose, position, put, set
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something