What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quit rejecting cat and dog and budgie cover (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Quit". The wordplay uses a reversal. PETS (reversal="cat and dog") + DOWN (synonym="DOWN") = STEPDOWN; definition: "Quit" The answer is STEPDOWN.

Quit rejecting cat and dog and budgie cover (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29467 | 27 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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