What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaves Egypt after shock (6)" mean?

The definition is "Leaves". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROCK (synonym="=shock, upset") + ET (synonym="=Egypt, in IVR") = ROCKET; definition: "Leaves" The answer is ROCKET.

Leaves Egypt after shock (6)

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