What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steps possibly taken by crew in Tube following warning signal (8)" mean?

The definition is "Steps possibly". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HO (synonym="HO") + RN (synonym="Royal Navy, crew") + PIPE (synonym="tube") = HORNPIPE; definition: "Steps possibly" The answer is HORNPIPE.

Steps possibly taken by crew in Tube following warning signal (8)

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