What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turn back on deal, mostly (7)" mean?

The definition is "Turn back". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. RE (synonym of "on") + TREAT (synonym of "deal,") [curtailing: "mostly"]; definition: "Turn back" The answer is RETREAT.

Turn back on deal, mostly (7)

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