What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheerful small gestures from the conductor (7)" mean?

The definition is "gestures from the conductor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UPBEAT (synonym="cheerful") + S (synonym="abbreviation for small") = UPBEATS; definition: "gestures from the conductor" The answer is UPBEATS.

Cheerful small gestures from the conductor (7)

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