What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop rats barring opening in gallery (9)" mean?

The definition is "Stop". The wordplay uses acrostic. ERMIN (synonym="‘rats’, indication by example or metonymy") in TATE (synonym="‘gallery’") = TERMINATE; definition: "Stop" The answer is TERMINATE.

Stop rats barring opening in gallery (9)

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