What does the cryptic crossword clue "Puts down protest – determined to make comeback (7)" mean?

The definition is "Puts down". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEMO (synonym=""protest"") + SET (reversal=""determined", to make a comeback") = DEMOTES; definition: "Puts down" The answer is DEMOTES.

Puts down protest – determined to make comeback (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29209 | 8 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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