What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head off worry and anger - give up work (6)" mean?

The definition is "give up work". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. FRET (synonym of "worry") + IRE (abbreviation of "anger") [beheading: "Head off"]; definition: "- give up work" The answer is RETIRE.

Head off worry and anger - give up work (6)

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