What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mass evacuation following company disturbance (9)" mean?

The definition is "disturbance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym="company") + M (synonym="mass") + MOTION (synonym="evacuation") = COMMOTION; definition: "disturbance" The answer is COMMOTION.

Mass evacuation following company disturbance (9)

Times Cryptic #29039 | 24 Across | 2024-10-04 flower

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