What does the cryptic crossword clue "Commercial break without purpose (6)" mean?

The definition is "without purpose". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (synonym="short for advertisement = commercial") + RIFT (synonym="break") = ADRIFT; definition: "without purpose" The answer is ADRIFT.

Commercial break without purpose (6)

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