What does the cryptic crossword clue "When rising, change current (4)" mean?

The definition is "current". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of EDIT (synonym of "change") [reversal: "rising,"]; definition: "current" The answer is TIDE.

When rising, change current (4)

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