What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be enough for holding popular strike (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "strike". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUN (synonym="RUN") + IN (synonym="popular") + TO (synonym="be enough for") = RUNINTO; definition: "strike" The answer is RUNINTO.

Be enough for holding popular strike (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29018 | 10 Across | 2023-03-15 flower

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