What does the cryptic crossword clue "After little time ship set off (7)" mean?

The definition is "set off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation of "little time") + RIGGER (synonym of "ship"); definition: "set off" The answer is Trigger.

After little time ship set off (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3120 | 7 Across | 2021-08-08 flower

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