What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delivery of greens by US serviceman in retreat? (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "retreat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GI (synonym="US serviceman") + VEG (synonym="VEG") + ROUND (synonym="ROUND") = GIVE GROUND; definition: "retreat?" The answer is GIVE GROUND.

Delivery of greens by US serviceman in retreat? (4,6)

Times Cryptic #28720 | 11 Across | 2023-09-28 flower

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