What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pundit initially put down performance (4)" mean?

The definition is "performance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (first_letter="Pundit") + LAY (synonym="put") = PLAY; definition: "performance" The answer is PLAY.

Pundit initially put down performance (4)

Guardian Cryptic #27795 | 6 Down | 2019-04-15 flower

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