What does the cryptic crossword clue "A great stop! (5)" mean?

The definition is "stop!". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + VAST (synonym of "great") = AVAST; definition: "stop!" The answer is AVAST.

A great stop! (5)

Guardian Cryptic #27494 | 25 Across | 2018-04-27 flower

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