What does the cryptic crossword clue "Call up First Lady without consent (5)" mean?

The definition is "Call up". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OK (synonym="consent, as in “can you give me your OK for this?”") in EVE (synonym="the first lady in the Bible") = EVOKE; definition: "Call up" The answer is EVOKE.

Call up First Lady without consent (5)

Independent Cryptic #11905 | 12 Across | 2024-12-05 flower

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