What does the cryptic crossword clue "After clearing out rubbish, order transport in regular form (7)" mean?

The definition is "regular form". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RH (synonym="‘after clearing out R ubbis H ‘") + OM (synonym="‘Order’ of Merit") + BUS (synonym="‘transport’") = RHOMBUS; definition: "regular form" The answer is RHOMBUS.

After clearing out rubbish, order transport in regular form (7)

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