What does the cryptic crossword clue "Start one’s piece, but not wait for the signal (4,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Start". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JUMP (synonym="to start") + THE (synonym="THE") + GUN (synonym="one’s “piece” – slang for a firearm") = JUMPTHEGUN The answer is JUMPTHEGUN.

Start one’s piece, but not wait for the signal (4,3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29495 | 13 Across | 2024-09-23 flower

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