What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abandoning output in government (8)" mean?

The definition is "Abandoning". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YIELD (synonym of "output") + IN (synonym of "in") + G (synonym of "government"); definition: "Abandoning" The answer is YIELDING.

Abandoning output in government (8)

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