What does the cryptic crossword clue "Somewhere driver's seen bird by depressed area (7)" mean?

The definition is "Somewhere driver’s seen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCK (synonym="bird") + PIT (synonym="depressed area") = COCKPIT; definition: "Somewhere driver's seen" The answer is COCKPIT.

Somewhere driver's seen bird by depressed area (7)

Times Cryptic #28703 | 5 Across | 2023-09-08 flower

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