What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prompt move to Vietnam, avoiding north (8)" mean?

The definition is "Prompt". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TO (synonym="TO") + VIET (synonym="VIET") + AM (synonym="move") = MOTIVATE; definition: "Prompt" The answer is MOTIVATE.

Prompt move to Vietnam, avoiding north (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29085 | 24 Across | 2023-06-01 flower

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