What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former partner traps bird outside (10)" mean?

The definition is "outside". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym="EX") + TERN (synonym="a seabird") + ALLY (synonym="former partner") = EXTERNALLY; definition: "outside" The answer is EXTERNALLY.

Former partner traps bird outside (10)

Independent Cryptic #11814 | 20 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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