What does the cryptic crossword clue "Staff stay in? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Staff". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAT (synonym="BAT") + ON (synonym="ON") = BATON; definition: "Staff" The answer is BATON.

Staff stay in? (5)

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