What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left in charge of old colonnade (7)" mean?

The definition is "colonnade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PORT (synonym of "Left") + IC (synonym of "in charge") + O (synonym of "old"); definition: "colonnade" The answer is PORTICO.

Left in charge of old colonnade (7)

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