What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deliberately lose argument following hollow triumph (5)" mean?

The definition is "Deliberately". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TH (synonym="letters remaining in T RIUMP H when the central letters RIUMP are removed [hollow]") + ROW (synonym="argument") = THROW; definition: "Deliberately lose" The answer is THROW.

Deliberately lose argument following hollow triumph (5)

Independent Cryptic #11815 | 12 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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