What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turn away from state capital of Texas (5)" mean?

The definition is "Turn". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. AVER (synonym of "state") + T (first letter of "Texas") [first letter: "capital"]; definition: "Turn away" The answer is AVERT.

Turn away from state capital of Texas (5)

Guardian Cryptic #26906 | 3 Down | 2016-06-09 flower

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