What does the cryptic crossword clue "One hundred taken on by champion simultaneously (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "simultaneously". The wordplay uses charade, container. TON (synonym of "One hundred") + ACE (synonym of "champion") [container: "taken"]; definition: "simultaneously" The answer is ATONCE.

One hundred taken on by champion simultaneously (2,4)

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