What does the cryptic crossword clue "Passing wind, single dad goes back inside (8)" mean?

The definition is "Passing". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of PA (synonym="PA") + SINGLE (synonym="SINGLE") = ELAPSING; definition: "Passing" The answer is ELAPSING.

Passing wind, single dad goes back inside (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28282 | 16 Down | 2020-11-04 flower

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