What does the cryptic crossword clue "Break to include annual meal (6)" mean?

The definition is "meal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PA (synonym="per annum, “annual”") in REST (synonym="”Break” around PA (per annum") = REPAST; definition: "meal" The answer is REPAST.

Break to include annual meal (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29031 | 22 Across | 2023-03-30 flower

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