What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reach safety primarily, and survive (5)" mean?

The definition is "Reach". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "safety") + COPE (synonym of "survive") [first letter: "primarily,"]; definition: "Reach" The answer is Scope.

Reach safety primarily, and survive (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3097 | 15 Down | 2021-02-28 flower

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