What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hesitate when seeing father sitting on facility (5)" mean?

The definition is "Hesitate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PA (synonym="PA") + USE (synonym="USE") = PAUSE; definition: "Hesitate" The answer is PAUSE.

Hesitate when seeing father sitting on facility (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29173 | 23 Down | 2023-09-12 flower

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