What does the cryptic crossword clue "State commercial breaks Italy broadcast cease to work (4,2,1,3)" mean?

The definition is "cease to work". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAL (synonym="state") + AD (synonym="commercial") + ITALY (synonym="ITALY") = CALL IT A DAY; definition: "cease to work" The answer is CALL IT A DAY.

State commercial breaks Italy broadcast cease to work (4,2,1,3)

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