What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old woman ditches union leader, getting shot? (7)" mean?

The definition is "shot". The wordplay uses a double definition. O (synonym="old") + PA (synonym="old") + LINE (synonym="LINE") = OPALINE; definition: "shot?" The answer is OPALINE.

Old woman ditches union leader, getting shot? (7)

Times Cryptic #28873 | 16 Across | 2024-03-25 flower

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