What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cow to stand in entrance to field? Half just inside (9)" mean?

The definition is "Cow". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SUB (synonym="to stand in") + JU (synonym="JU") + GATE (synonym="entrance to field") = SUBJUGATE; definition: "Cow" The answer is SUBJUGATE.

Cow to stand in entrance to field? Half just inside (9)

Times Cryptic #28943 | 15 Down | 2024-06-14 flower

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