What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put off stage in audition (4)" mean?

The definition is "Put off". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). FAZE (sounds like "stage") [homophone: "audition"]; definition: "Put off" The answer is FAZE.

Put off stage in audition (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29215 | 10 Across | 2023-10-31 flower

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