What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaner welcomes current president (5)" mean?

The definition is "Cleaner". The wordplay uses charade, container. CHAR (synonym of "Cleaner") + I (synonym of "current") [container: "welcomes"]; definition: "president" The answer is CHAIR.

Cleaner welcomes current president (5)

Independent Cryptic #11619 | 7 Down | 2024-01-06 flower

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