cash in

verb

cashed in; cashing in; cashes in

transitive verb

: to obtain cash for

cashed in the bonds

intransitive verb

1

a

: to retire from a gambling game

b

: to settle accounts and withdraw from an involvement (such as a business deal)

2

: to obtain advantage or financial profit

—often used with on

cash in on a bestseller

Synonyms

• abuse
• capitalize (on)
• exploit
• impose (on or upon)
• leverage
• milk
• pimp
• play (on or upon)
• use
• work

Examples of cash in in a Sentence

some observers thought the lawyers were cashing in on the tragedy

Recent Examples on the Web

The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool. —Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024

The result was a cube that could really pack down and cash in on the breathability of the mesh but also was just strong as hell. —Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024

Soto just turned 26 late last month, putting him in prime-of-his-career position to cash in on the open market. —David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024

FanDuel is the official wagering partner and the Breeders’ Cup and provides odds and picks with leading contenders to consider on all the Breeders’ Cup races plus promotional offers to assist you when cashing in on favorite horses and runners. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

cash in

verb

1

: to obtain cash for

cashed in her bonds

2

: to benefit financially

souvenir sellers cashed in at the fair

cashing in on their brother's fame