What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leave or agree to accept a raise? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Leave". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAKE (synonym of "agree") + A (synonym of "accept") + HIKE (synonym of "raise?"); definition: "Leave" The answer is TAKEAHIKE.

Leave or agree to accept a raise? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11734 | 26 Across | 2024-05-20 flower

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