What does the cryptic crossword clue "Safe after a struggle to truss enemy up, relax (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "relax". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EOF (synonym="EOF") + EASF (synonym="EASF") = EASEOFF; definition: "relax" The answer is EASEOFF.

Safe after a struggle to truss enemy up, relax (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29229 | 18 Down | 2023-11-16 flower

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