What does the cryptic crossword clue "Line up outside initially under pressure (6)" mean?

The definition is "pressure". The wordplay uses acrostic. U (synonym="initial letter of U[nder]") in DRESS (synonym="line up – military expression, esp. in ‘dress ranks’") = DURESS; definition: "under pressure" The answer is DURESS.

Line up outside initially under pressure (6)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 10 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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