Run over Victor -- in shock or OK? (8)
I believe the answer is:
approval
'ok?' is the definition.
(getting the OK is getting approval)
'run over victor in shock' is the wordplay.
'run' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'over' becomes 'o' (cricket abbreviation).
'victor' becomes 'V' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'shock' becomes 'appal' (synonyms).
'r'+'o'+'v'='rov'
'rov' placed within 'appal' is 'APPROVAL'.
'or' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for approval that I've seen before include "Green light" , "Ratification" , "Favourable opinion or official permission" , "Go-ahead" , "Blessing" .)