What does the cryptic crossword clue "Set out, covering team departures (5)" mean?

The definition is "Set". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SET (synonym="SET") + XI (synonym="team") = EXITS; definition: "departures" The answer is EXITS.

Set out, covering team departures (5)

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