What does the cryptic crossword clue "Again deal with study before shift (9)" mean?

The definition is "shift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). READ (abbreviation="study") + DRESS (synonym="shift") = READDRESS; definition: "Again deal with" The answer is Readdress.

Again deal with study before shift (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3041 | 6 Down | 2020-02-02 flower

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