What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop in state capital of Tennessee (5)" mean?

The definition is "Stop". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. AVER (synonym of "state") + T (first letter of "Tennessee") [first letter: "capital"]; definition: "Stop" The answer is AVERT.

Stop in state capital of Tennessee (5)

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