What does the cryptic crossword clue "He's forced to deliver but surprisingly he regains (9)" mean?

The definition is "He’s forced to deliver". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HE (synonym="HE") + REGAINS (synonym="REGAINS") = GARNISHEE The answer is GARNISHEE.

He's forced to deliver but surprisingly he regains (9)

Independent Cryptic #11652 | 26 Across | 2024-02-14 flower

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