What does the cryptic crossword clue "Calm a boring colleague (5)" mean?

The definition is "Calm". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (abbreviation of "a") + ALLY (synonym of "colleague") [container: "boring"]; definition: "Calm" The answer is ALLAY.

Calm a boring colleague (5)

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