What does the cryptic crossword clue "People kept inside houses pull up those making slow progress (8)" mean?

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People kept inside houses pull up those making slow progress (8)

Times Cryptic #29080 | 8 Down | 2024-11-21

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LAGS(people kept inside) containing DRAG(pull) reversed

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