What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tire at workplace, initially receiving naval chief (4,7)" mean?

The definition is "naval chief". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLAG (synonym="Tire") + OFFICE (synonym="workplace,") + R (first_letter="receiving") = FLAG OFFICER; definition: "naval chief" The answer is FLAG OFFICER.

Tire at workplace, initially receiving naval chief (4,7)

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