What does the cryptic crossword clue "Continue to look after a small bird (4,2,2)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEEK (synonym of "look") + A (abbreviation of "a") + TIT (synonym of "small bird"); definition: "Continue" The answer is KEEPATIT.

Continue to look after a small bird (4,2,2)

Guardian Cryptic #24482 | 3 Down | 2008-09-01 flower

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