What does the cryptic crossword clue "Elaborate move abroad right away (9)" mean?

The definition is "Elaborate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EXPAT (synonym="EXPAT") + IATE (synonym="”move abroad”") = EXPATIATE; definition: "to describe in detail EXPAT R IATE=”move abroad”" The answer is EXPATIATE.

Elaborate move abroad right away (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29307 | 25 Across | 2024-02-16 flower

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