What does the cryptic crossword clue "Half-cut male following urges while away (4)" mean?

The definition is "while away". The wordplay uses a deletion. ID (synonym="urges") + LE (synonym="LE") = IDLE; definition: "while away" The answer is IDLE.

Half-cut male following urges while away (4)

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