What does the cryptic crossword clue "Actions that are becoming green blocking oil transporter (7)" mean?

The definition is "Actions that are becoming". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ECO (synonym="green") in DRUM (synonym="oil transporter") = DECORUM; definition: "Actions that are becoming" The answer is DECORUM.

Actions that are becoming green blocking oil transporter (7)

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