What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strips back process, putting it into standby (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "standby". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEELS (reversal=""strips", back") + MODE (synonym=""process"") = SLEEPMODE; definition: "standby" The answer is SLEEPMODE.

Strips back process, putting it into standby (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29328 | 15 Down | 2024-03-12 flower

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