marks, marked, marking
to mark down
phrasal verb
Reduce the price of an item
- 1The store decided to mark down all summer clothes.
- 2They marked down the old models to clear inventory.
To mark down means to make something cheaper. It's when the price of something is lowered so that it costs less for people to buy. This can happen when a store wants to sell things quickly or when they want to attract more customers.
When you see a "sale" sign, remember that the store has marked down the prices. Look for these signs to find good deals on items you want to buy.
at a car showroom
Negotiating a Car Price
Nancy
I really like this car, but it's a bit over my budget.
Joseph
Let me talk to my manager and see if we can mark down the price for you.
Nancy
That would be great, thank you!
Joseph
I'll be right back with some good news, hopefully.
at a supply store
Discounted Supplies
John
Hey George, I noticed they've marked down the price of those envelopes.
George
Really? I could use some for my office.
John
Yeah, they're a great deal now.
George
I'll grab a few packs then. Thanks for the tip!
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Similar to "to mark down":
- 1discount
- 2reduce
- 3lower