What does the cryptic crossword clue "Choke is left out (6)" mean?

The definition is "Choke". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISLEFT ("is left") [anagram: "out"] = STIFLE; definition: "Choke" The answer is STIFLE.

Choke is left out (6)

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