What does the cryptic crossword clue "Obsequious Conservative on the phone (8)" mean?

The definition is "Obsequious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="Conservative") + RINGING (synonym="RINGING") = CRINGING; definition: "Obsequious" The answer is CRINGING.

Obsequious Conservative on the phone (8)

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