transitive verb
: to convert into cash
cashed in all his bonds
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to cash in one's chips in a gambling game (as poker) : retire from a gambling game
b. : to settle accounts and withdraw from a business arrangement ; also : to withdraw from any involvement
2. : to obtain monetary profit or other advantage
the rise in the market will enable investors to cash in
— often used with on
politicians cashed in on the people's apathy
3. : die