Absents oneself for breaks (4)

I believe the answer is:

goes

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'for breaks' is the definition.
('go' can be a synonym of 'break')

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for goes that I've seen before include "See 17" , "Functions" , "See 4" , "Moves" , "SECOND PART OF 21" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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