What does the cryptic crossword clue "Give new life to King meeting bridge opponents and bridge partners (5)" mean?

The definition is "Give new life to". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym="king") + EN (synonym="East and North – opponents in contract bridge") + EW (synonym="partners in the same game") = RENEW; definition: "Give new life to" The answer is RENEW.

Give new life to King meeting bridge opponents and bridge partners (5)

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