What does the cryptic crossword clue "In the cold, abandon trade fair, having seen half (6)" mean?

The definition is "In the cold, abandon". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EXPO (synonym="”trade fair”") + SE (synonym="SE") = EXPOSE; definition: "In the cold, abandon" The answer is EXPOSE.

In the cold, abandon trade fair, having seen half (6)

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