It’s an idiomatic expression generally used to ask about what someone thinks about something:
[what do you make of (something):][1]what do you make of (something):
What is your analysis or opinion of (something)?
- A: "What do you make of the new guy?" B: "He's a little quirky, but I think he's genuinely nice.
A: "What do you make of the new guy?" B: "He's a little quirky, but I think he's genuinely nice.
- A: "What do you make of this hole here?" B: "Could be termite damage."
A: "What do you make of this hole here?" B: "Could be termite damage."
(The Free Dictionary ) [1]: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/what+do+you+make+of