What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old bird given repeated encouragement to act? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Old bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="DO") + DO (synonym="DO") = DODO; definition: "Old bird" The answer is DODO.

Old bird given repeated encouragement to act? (4)

Times Cryptic #29119 | 26 Across | 2025-01-06 flower

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