What does the cryptic crossword clue "What one may do after a fault in supply (7)" mean?

The definition is "supply". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="RE") + SERVE (synonym="what one may do after a service fault in tennis") = RESERVE; definition: "a reserve is a supply" The answer is RESERVE.

What one may do after a fault in supply (7)

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