What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dating? Must grab apartment at top speed … (5,4,3)" mean?

The definition is "at top speed". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). GOING (synonym="GOING") + FLAT (synonym="‘apartment’") + OUT (synonym="‘dating’") = GOINGFLATOUT; definition: "at top speed …" The answer is GOINGFLATOUT.

Dating? Must grab apartment at top speed … (5,4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28899 | 14 Across | 2022-10-27 flower

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