What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expedient to be just in time for work? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Expedient". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAKE (synonym="MAKE") + SHIFT (synonym="SHIFT") = MAKESHIFT; definition: "Expedient" The answer is MAKESHIFT.

Expedient to be just in time for work? (9)

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