What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross the Rubicon - initially reluctant (8)" mean?

The definition is "Cross". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). T (abbreviation="the") + R (first_letter="Rubicon") + AVERSE (synonym="reluctant") = TRAVERSE; definition: "Cross" The answer is TRAVERSE.

Cross the Rubicon - initially reluctant (8)

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