What does the cryptic crossword clue "Keep party dish out (8)" mean?

The definition is "Keep". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="servative") + SERVE (synonym="dish out") = CONSERVE; definition: "Keep" The answer is CONSERVE.

Keep party dish out (8)

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