What does the cryptic crossword clue "Summit briefly going into recess brings calm (7)" mean?

The definition is "calm". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PEA (synonym="PEA") in APSE (synonym="recess, in a church") = APPEASE; definition: "calm" The answer is APPEASE.

Summit briefly going into recess brings calm (7)

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