cash out

verb

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of cash out

transitive verb

: to convert (noncash assets) to cash

cash out stocks

intransitive verb

: to convert noncash assets to cash

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cash-out

noun

Recent Examples of cash out from the Web

The partners toyed with the idea of converting the building to a hotel or apartments, but Manchester cashed out the following year.

— jeff mcdonald, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego is paying almost $18,000 a day to rent a vacant building," 22 Apr. 2018
Investors who put their money into the zones and don’t cash out their investment for 10 years would avoid paying capital gains tax on any increase in value.

— ian duncan, baltimoresun.com, "Maryland nominates 149 'Opportunity Zones' to get special investment tax treatment under new federal law," 20 Apr. 2018
The White House finally cashed out what remained of its chips Thursday afternoon.

— aaron blake, Washington Post, "Trump cashes out his disastrous bet on Scott Pruitt," 5 July 2018
True to her word, the woman bit her on her forearm and wrestled the cash out of DeGuzman’s hand.

— claire morgan and jordan cutler-tietjen, sacbee, "Beat up and bitten at Taco Bell: Sacramento woman wants answers after robbery," 28 June 2018
When share prices fell 35%, the dynasty that Gen. Otis built decided to cash out.

— joe mozingo, latimes.com, "Visionaries and scoundrels made the Los Angeles Times, which returns to local ownership after 18 years," 17 June 2018
Many banks its size have chosen to be acquired by larger competitors in recent years, sometimes at the urging of investors who hope to cash out their shares at a premium to recent trading prices.

— joseph n. distefano, Philly.com, "Two top execs out at DNB First, Chester County's biggest bank," 11 June 2018
In the third act of his career, LeBron made the decision to cash out by agreeing to sign with the Lakers.

— ben golliver, SI.com, "LeBron Cashes Out With Lakers, Eyes Mayweather's Riches and Whole New Level of Fame," 2 July 2018
One type is liquid and can be cashed out using an exchange, which is meant to provide near-instant gratification and attract users.

— The Economist, "Raiders of the killer dappBlockchain technology may offer a way to re-decentralise the internet," 28 June 2018

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First Known Use of cash out

1971

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legal Definition of cash out

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

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