What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picked up seasonal acting work for starters (11)" mean?

The definition is "starters". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone (picked up = heard) of SPRING ROLES (acting work in a specific season of the year). Something often eaten as a starter in a Chinese meal. The answer is SPRINGROLLS.

Picked up seasonal acting work for starters (11)

Independent Cryptic #11915 | 29 Across | 2024-12-17 flower

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