What does the cryptic crossword clue "Encountered going north, work up speed (5)" mean?

The definition is "speed". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. MET (synonym of "Encountered") + OP (synonym of "work") [reversal: "going"]; definition: "speed" The answer is TEMPO.

Encountered going north, work up speed (5)

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