What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run-up to the weekend finishes in intimacy (10)" mean?

The definition is "intimacy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FRI (synonym="day before weekend") + ENDS (synonym="finishes") + HIP (synonym="in, trendy") = FRIENDSHIP; definition: "intimacy" The answer is FRIENDSHIP.

Run-up to the weekend finishes in intimacy (10)

Times Cryptic #28611 | 15 Across | 2023-05-24 flower

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