What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place no longer functions, decorate building on high street? (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "building on high street". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POST (synonym="what I’ll be doing around 8 this morning") + OFF (synonym="OFF") + ICE (synonym="ICE") = POST OFFICE The answer is POST OFFICE.

Place no longer functions, decorate building on high street? (4,6)

Times Cryptic #28810 | 11 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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