What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cavalryman to free soldiers up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cavalryman". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. RID (synonym of "free") + RE (synonym of "soldiers") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "Cavalryman" The answer is RIDER.

Cavalryman to free soldiers up (5)

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