What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut off oil supply for capital (7)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TRIP (synonym="to cut off, e.g. an electric circuit") + OIL (synonym="OIL") = TRIPOLI; definition: "capital" The answer is TRIPOLI.

Cut off oil supply for capital (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29359 | 26 Across | 2024-04-17 flower

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