What does the cryptic crossword clue "What overzealous Remainer did is exposed, gathering support (9)" mean?

The definition is "What overzealous Remainer did". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). STAY (synonym="support") in OUTED (synonym="is exposed") = OUTSTAYED; definition: "What overzealous Remainer did" The answer is OUTSTAYED.

What overzealous Remainer did is exposed, gathering support (9)

Times Cryptic #28571 | 27 Across | 2023-04-07 flower

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