Cryptic crossword clue
Figure of female makes one stop broadcasting 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word SIGN OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "makes one stop broadcasting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case makes one stop broadcasting = sign off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SIGN OFF mean?

SIGN OFF noun
  1. The act or process of signing off (approving with a signature).
  2. The process of exiting a computer system; logoff.
  3. A bid indicating that one's partner should pass.

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