What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ring for nurse before the end (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym of "nurse") + CLOSE (synonym of "end"); definition: "Ring" The answer is ENCLOSE.

Ring for nurse before the end (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24038 | 24 Across | 2007-03-30 flower

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