What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not acting, arrange an evening out (6)" mean?

The definition is "arrange an evening out". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="OFF") + SET (synonym="SET") = OFFSET; definition: "arrange an evening out" The answer is OFFSET.

Not acting, arrange an evening out (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28990 | 21 Down | 2023-02-10 flower

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