What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time to abandon HGV and dismiss carrier (8)" mean?

The definition is "carrier". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUCK (synonym="HGV") + SACK (synonym="dismiss") = RUCKSACK; definition: "carrier" The answer is RUCKSACK.

Time to abandon HGV and dismiss carrier (8)

Times Cryptic #28809 | 1 Across | 2024-01-10 flower

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