What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of goal is to stop getting angry at the outset (8)" mean?

The definition is "Part of goal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym="angry") + BAR (synonym="to stop") = CROSSBAR; definition: "Part of goal" The answer is CROSSBAR.

Part of goal is to stop getting angry at the outset (8)

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