What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop working around noon and have something to eat (4)" mean?

The definition is "have something to eat". The wordplay uses charade, container. DIE (synonym of "Stop working") + N (synonym of "noon") [container: "around"]; definition: "have something to eat" The answer is DINE.

Stop working around noon and have something to eat (4)

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