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cash out

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cash out (something)

to sell something you bought as an investment Most of the early investors cashed out as the business became increasingly complicated. You should avoid cashing out your retirement plan.

See also: cash, out

cash out

v.

1. To count the money made by a business at the end of the day: When the last customer leaves the store, the owner locks the doors and cashes out.

2. To sell some asset in order to have access to cash: Some farmers are tempted to cash out by selling their valuable land.

See also: cash, out