What does the cryptic crossword clue "Might one take a group of workers for lunch? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Might one take a group of workers for lunch?". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. Cryptic definition The answer is ANTEATER.

Might one take a group of workers for lunch? (8)

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