What does the cryptic crossword clue "Big cheese to consume gradually on way to work? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Big cheese". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUP (synonym of "consume gradually") + RE (synonym of "on") + MO (synonym of "way to work?"); definition: "Big cheese" The answer is SUPREMO.

Big cheese to consume gradually on way to work? (7)

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