What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manifest finished on time (5)" mean?

The definition is "Manifest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="finished") + T (abbreviation="time") = OVERT; definition: "Manifest" The answer is OVERT.

Manifest finished on time (5)

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