What does the cryptic crossword clue "Issue is open, if Conservative becomes quiet (7)" mean?

The definition is "Issue". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUBLI (synonym="PUBLI") + SH (synonym="quiet") = PUBLISH; definition: "Issue" The answer is PUBLISH.

Issue is open, if Conservative becomes quiet (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29161 | 1 Across | 2023-08-29 flower

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