What does marked down mean?

[Ramilya La.]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", question 7

The items are ......... because the manager wants to make more room for the incoming spring line.

(a) marked under
(b) marked down
(c) marked over

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", answer 7

The items are marked down because the manager wants to make more room for the incoming spring line.

Correct answer: (b) marked down
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Dear Dorsten,
Could you explain me the usage of the phrasal verbs mark ... in sentence №7, please? Then what does the word make on mean? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks a lot.
Yours sincerely,
Ramilya

English Learner- Ramilya

[Wanderer]

I don't understand what this sentence implies. Please explain!
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[Linda]

Hello Ramilya and Wanderer,
This question is referring to the phrasal verb 'marked down.'
This means that an item's price is brought down/decreased. If an item is marked down, it will probably sell faster and, then, there will more room/space in the store for new items.
'Make on' doesn't make any sense as a phrasal verb. It has no meaning.
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[Wanderer]

Thank you!
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[Linda]

You're welcome. Take care.
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[Saneta]

the incoming spring line=the incoming spring series of products/items to sell?

thank you

[Beeesneees]

yes
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