What does the cryptic crossword clue "Come across blokes heading off to the bar (9)" mean?

The definition is "Come across". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym="‘blokes’") + COUNTER (synonym="‘bar’") = ENCOUNTER; definition: "Come across" The answer is ENCOUNTER.

Come across blokes heading off to the bar (9)

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