What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run to forestall missing a lively character? (9)" mean?

The definition is "l ively chara cter?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EXTRA (synonym="run, in cricket") + VERT (synonym="forestall") = EXTRAVERT The answer is EXTRAVERT.

Run to forestall missing a lively character? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11894 | 24 Across | 2024-11-22 flower

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