What does the cryptic crossword clue "Companion has no time for book opening (9)" mean?

The definition is "Companion". The wordplay uses a deletion. CHAP (synonym="CHAP") + ER (synonym="ER") + ONE (synonym="‘book opening’") = CHAPERONE; definition: "Companion" The answer is CHAPERONE.

Companion has no time for book opening (9)

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