What does the cryptic crossword clue "Procrastinate when it's time to get up (9)" mean?

The definition is "Procrastinate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEMPO (synonym="TEMPO") + RISE (synonym="RISE") = TEMPORISE; definition: "Procrastinate" The answer is TEMPORISE.

Procrastinate when it's time to get up (9)

Guardian Cryptic #27371 | 25 Across | 2017-12-04 flower

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