What does the cryptic crossword clue "About to present gold prize, ignoring second (4,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "About". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GIVE (synonym="‘present’") + OR (synonym="heraldic ‘gold’") + TAKE (synonym="‘prize’") = GIVEORTAKE; definition: "About" The answer is GIVEORTAKE.

About to present gold prize, ignoring second (4,2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29265 | 20 Across | 2023-12-29 flower

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