What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lift leg and put in the shade (7)" mean?

The definition is "shade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UP (synonym of "Lift") + STAGE (synonym of "leg"); definition: "put in the shade" The answer is UPSTAGE.

Lift leg and put in the shade (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29198 | 4 Down | 2023-10-11 flower

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