What does the cryptic crossword clue "Casual worker using voice? About time (8)" mean?

The definition is "time". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). TEMP (synonym="short for temporary = casual worker = someone employed on a short-term basis without an ongoing contract") + ORAL (synonym="spoken as opposed to written = using voice") = TEMPORAL; definition: "About time" The answer is TEMPORAL.

Casual worker using voice? About time (8)

Independent Cryptic #11660 | 25 Across | 2024-02-23 flower

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