What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very delayed after island gets cut off (7)" mean?

The definition is "off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (synonym="sland") + SO (synonym="SO") + LATE (synonym="LATE") = ISOLATE; definition: "cut off" The answer is ISOLATE.

Very delayed after island gets cut off (7)

Independent Cryptic #11932 | 27 Across | 2025-01-06 flower

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