What does the cryptic crossword clue "... present with voucher - losing business immediately (9)" mean?

The definition is "immediately". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THERE (synonym="present") + UPON (synonym="voucher") = THEREUPON; definition: "immediately" The answer is THEREUPON.

... present with voucher - losing business immediately (9)

Independent Cryptic #11623 | 26 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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