What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make do: work on collecting income support (9)" mean?

The definition is "Make". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IS (synonym="‘Income support’ – all together now, it’s in Chambers") in IMPROVE (synonym="‘work on’") = IMPROVISE; definition: "Make do:" The answer is IMPROVISE.

Make do: work on collecting income support (9)

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