Cryptic crossword clue
Confine false allies holding company back 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LOCALISE

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The straight part
We know that "Confine" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case confine = localise.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LOCALISE mean?

LOCALISE verb
  1. To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.
  2. To adapt a product for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country and modifying currencies, date formats, etc.
  3. To determine where something takes place or is to be found.

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