What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oscar called? Call back — he insists on marching (9)" mean?

The definition is "he insists on marching". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. O (abbreviation of "Oscar") + RANG (synonym of "called?") + NAME (synonym of "Call") [reversal: "back -"]; definition: "he insists on marching" The answer is ORANGEMAN.

Oscar called? Call back — he insists on marching (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29082 | 14 Across | 2023-05-29 flower

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