What does the cryptic crossword clue "Press maybe turned to corrupt umpire? (8)" mean?

The definition is "umpire". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. MEDIA (synonym of "Press") + ROT (synonym of "corrupt") [reversal: "turned"]; definition: "umpire?" The answer is MEDIATOR.

Press maybe turned to corrupt umpire? (8)

Times Cryptic #28574 | 21 Across | 2023-04-11 flower

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