What does the cryptic crossword clue "The box closes to capture sound (7)" mean?

The definition is "sound". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NAB (synonym="‘capture’") in TELE (synonym="TV, ‘the box’") = TENABLE; definition: "sound" The answer is TENABLE.

The box closes to capture sound (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29431 | 16 Across | 2024-07-10 flower

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