What does the cryptic crossword clue "The cad is out to break the engagement (6)" mean?

The definition is "The cad". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THECAD ("The cad") [anagram: "out"] = DETACH; definition: "break the engagement" The answer is DETACH.

The cad is out to break the engagement (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27359 | 7 Down | 2017-11-20 flower

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