What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soldiers leading manoeuvres given another order (9)" mean?

The definition is "given another order". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LEADING ("leading") [anagram: "manoeuvres"] + RE (abbreviation of "Soldiers") = REALIGNED; definition: "given another order" The answer is REALIGNED.

Soldiers leading manoeuvres given another order (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28912 | 7 Down | 2022-11-11 flower

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