What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't release Spirit in the Sky? (6,2)" mean?

The definition is "Don't release". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOTTLE (synonym="Spirit") + UP (abbreviation="the") = BOTTLE UP; definition: "Don't release" The answer is Bottle up.

Don't release Spirit in the Sky? (6,2)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3096 | 17 Down | 2021-02-21 flower

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