Put eggs on after half-time applause (7)
I believe the answer is:
ovation
'applause' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ovation that I've seen before include "Sustained applause (may be standing)" , "Applause from an audience" , "Too vain (anag)" , "One's often standing" , "Enthusiastic applause, may be given standing" .)