What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cancel New York reception? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cancel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="United Nations, based in "New York"") + DO (synonym=""receptopn"") = UNDO; definition: "Cancel" The answer is UNDO.

Cancel New York reception? (4)

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