What does the cryptic crossword clue "Overwhelm work on iron (7)" mean?

The definition is "Overwhelm". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OP (synonym of "work") + PRESS (synonym of "iron"); definition: "Overwhelm" The answer is OPPRESS.

Overwhelm work on iron (7)

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