What does the cryptic crossword clue "Calming down pal acting out of order (9)" mean?

The definition is "Calming". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PAL + ACTING = PLACATING; definition: "Calming" The answer is PLACATING.

Calming down pal acting out of order (9)

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