What does the cryptic crossword clue "Check retrograde public transport's expected to arrive (6)" mean?

The definition is "Check". The wordplay uses a reversal. SUB (synonym="BUS=public transport; “retrograde”, backward, indicates reversal") + DUE (synonym="=expected to arrive") = SUBDUE The answer is SUBDUE.

Check retrograde public transport's expected to arrive (6)

Independent Cryptic #11634 | 13 Across | 2024-01-24 flower

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