What does the cryptic crossword clue "Discharged from unsatisfactory service, going away (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Discharged". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LET (synonym="an unsatisfactory service in tennis") + OFF (synonym="going away, as in “I’m off”") = LETOFF; definition: "Discharged" The answer is LETOFF.

Discharged from unsatisfactory service, going away (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29276 | 20 Down | 2024-01-11 flower

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