What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second member of weird trio having exited? Stop watching (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Stop watching". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="short for second, unit of time") + WITCH (synonym="”member of weird trio”") + OFF (synonym="”exited” the “Weird Sisters” [wiki] in Macbeth are a trio of witches") = SWITCHOFF; definition: "Stop watching" The answer is SWITCHOFF.

Second member of weird trio having exited? Stop watching (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29144 | 18 Across | 2023-08-09 flower

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