cash out

verb

cashed out; cashing out; cashes out

transitive verb

: to convert (noncash assets) to cash

cash out stocks

intransitive verb

: to convert noncash assets to cash

cash-out

ˈkash-ˌau̇t 

noun

Examples of cash out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Attendance plummeted during the record-losing season, and the media bullied Reinsdorf, imploring him to cash out. Between the lines: Reinsdorf, who also owns the Bulls, is one of Chicago's most notorious owners. —Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024

Others are now riding on India’s IPO boom to cash out of their startups in the hope of making gains. —Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024

On some of those visits, federal investigators said, Wimbley cashed out money without purchasing any chips. —Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024

Before cashing out, always check for any terms that could affect the usability or resale potential of your gift card. —True Tamplin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Legal Definition

cash out

transitive verb

1

: to prematurely redeem the securities of (a holder) often as part of a merger

the merging company will cash out the minority shareholders

2

a

: to accept payment for (a security) in full often unwillingly

the shareholders were required to cash out their shares

b

: to dispose of (one's goods or assets) by sale

cashed out his investment

cash-out noun