What does the cryptic crossword clue "One sets off, going from the outside into German city (7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses charade, container. GG (letters from "going") + TRIER (synonym of "German city") [container: "into"]; definition: "One sets off," The answer is TRIGGER.

One sets off, going from the outside into German city (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29097 | 17 Down | 2023-06-15 flower

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