What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assuming food and drink is outside (5-2)" mean?

The definition is "Assuming". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TUCK (synonym="food, as in “tuck shop”") in SUP (synonym="drink, as a verb") = STUCKUP; definition: "Assuming" The answer is STUCKUP.

Assuming food and drink is outside (5-2)

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