What does the cryptic crossword clue "Object to going into work in a minute (9)" mean?

The definition is "in a minute". The wordplay uses charade, container. RESENT (synonym of "Object") + PLY (synonym of "work") [container: "going into"]; definition: "in a minute" The answer is Presently.

Object to going into work in a minute (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3080 | 27 Across | 2020-11-01 flower

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