What does the cryptic crossword clue "Invest in road building (6)" mean?

The definition is "Invest". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INROAD ("in road") [anagram: "building"] = ORDAIN; definition: "Invest" The answer is ORDAIN.

Invest in road building (6)

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