What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bulb working with this person about (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bulb". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym of "working") + I (abbreviation of "this person") + ON (synonym of "about"); definition: "Bulb" The answer is Onion.

Bulb working with this person about (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3082 | 12 Across | 2020-11-15 flower

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