What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brilliant person standing to perform (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Brilliant person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLASS (synonym of "standing") + ACT (synonym of "perform"); definition: "Brilliant person" The answer is CLASSACT.

Brilliant person standing to perform (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29227 | 4 Across | 2023-11-14 flower

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