What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forgive unsuccessful service — then turn on computers etc (3,2,2)" mean?

The definition is "Forgive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LET (synonym="unsuccessful service in tennis") + IT (synonym="computers etc") + GO (synonym="a turn, e.g. in a game") = LETITGO; definition: "Forgive" The answer is LETITGO.

Forgive unsuccessful service — then turn on computers etc (3,2,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29000 | 13 Across | 2023-02-22 flower

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