What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop over is where you arrive eventually (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "arrive eventually". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). END (synonym="”Stop”") + UP (synonym="”over” as in ‘time’s up!’") = ENDUP; definition: "arrive eventually" The answer is ENDUP.

Stop over is where you arrive eventually (3,2)

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