What does the cryptic crossword clue "Formally await release in solitary? (4,4,2,3)" mean?

The definition is "in solitary?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FORMALLY + AWAIT = AWAYFROMITALL; definition: "in solitary?" The answer is AWAYFROMITALL.

Formally await release in solitary? (4,4,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29126 | 10 Down | 2023-07-19 flower

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