Lois ran to the depository (4)
I believe the answer is:
silo
'the depository' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'lois ran' is the wordplay.
'ran' is an anagram indicator (letters have run around).
'lois' anagrammed gives 'SILO'.
'to' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for silo that I've seen before include "Grain container for oils" , "Storage unit for animal feed" , "Storage space for fodder" , "Farm tower" , "Missile launcher; farm store" .)