What does the cryptic crossword clue "Revolutionary work gathered speed (5)" mean?

The definition is "speed". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. OP (synonym of "work") + MET (synonym of "gathered") [reversal: "Revolutionary"]; definition: "speed" The answer is TEMPO.

Revolutionary work gathered speed (5)

Times Cryptic #29224 | 10 Across | 2025-05-08 flower

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