Mean about gift (9)
I believe the answer is:
represent
'mean' is the definition.
(representing is a kind of meaning)
'about gift' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' (regarding).
'gift' becomes 'present' (synonyms).
're'+'present'='REPRESENT'
(Other definitions for represent that I've seen before include "Stand for or symbolise" , "Explain" , "declare" , "Mean" , "Act for" .)