What does the cryptic crossword clue "Complied with old boy and detective over day (6)" mean?

The definition is "Complied with". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="old") + B (abbreviation="boy") + EYE (synonym="detective") + D (abbreviation="day") = OBEYED; definition: "Complied with" The answer is OBEYED.

Complied with old boy and detective over day (6)

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