What does the cryptic crossword clue "Officer's getting young person's vehicle when everyone's out? (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "when everyone’s out?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GENERALS (synonym="Officer's") + TRIKE (synonym="vehicle") = GENERAL STRIKE; definition: "when everyone's out?" The answer is GENERAL STRIKE.

Officer's getting young person's vehicle when everyone's out? (7,6)

Times Cryptic #28591 | 11 Across | 2023-05-01 flower

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