What does the cryptic crossword clue "Soldiers providing rocks for opening (7)" mean?

The definition is "opening". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (abbreviation="Soldiers") + IF (abbreviation="providing") + ICE (synonym="rocks") = ORIFICE; definition: "opening" The answer is ORIFICE.

Soldiers providing rocks for opening (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16375 | 28 Across | 2020-08-06 flower

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