What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cancelled change, it stops things working (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "it stops things working". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym of "Cancelled") + SWITCH (synonym of "change,"); definition: "it stops things working" The answer is OFFSWITCH.

Cancelled change, it stops things working (3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29222 | 9 Across | 2023-11-08 flower

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