What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop working, cruise abroad (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Stop working". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRIP (synonym of "cruise") + OUT (synonym of "abroad"); definition: "Stop working," The answer is TRIPOUT.

Stop working, cruise abroad (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29246 | 10 Across | 2023-12-06 flower

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