Mark Down

Mark Down

v. 1. To reduce the PRICE of an ITEM to encourage a quick sale, e.g., either because it's been slightly damaged, is about to go OUT-OF-DATE, has been DISCONTINUED, or the STORE has some other reason to offer it for sale at a DISCOUNT or clearance price. —n. Any item thus offered. “Is this a mark down?” —adj. Belonging or pertaining to the class of clearance, reduced-priced items.

Mop

Mop

n. 1. A regular, long-handled janitorial device for cleaning up various liquids spilled on a floor. A string Mop. 2. A broad-ended janitorial device for the collection of dust and small dry debris by pushing a long, freely-pivoting handle. A dust Mop. —v. To use a Mop: “(Dry) mop up under the Mezz before you go.”