What does the cryptic crossword clue "Step on to platform and run into arrest (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). R (synonym="run, in cricket") in DETAIN (synonym=""arrest"") = DETRAIN The answer is DETRAIN.

Step on to platform and run into arrest (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29531 | 27 Across | 2024-11-04 flower

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