What does the cryptic crossword clue "At the right moment, after taking on uniform (2,3)" mean?

The definition is "At the". The wordplay uses charade, container. ONCE (synonym of "after") + U (synonym of "uniform") [container: "taking"]; definition: "At the right moment," The answer is ONCUE.

At the right moment, after taking on uniform (2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29127 | 20 Across | 2023-07-20 flower

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