cashing
word · lemma: cash
Definition
'Cashing' is the act of exchanging something like a check or voucher for physical money. It's often used when you take a check to a bank to receive cash.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'check' or 'voucher' ('cashing a check'). Formal and business context. Not used for exchanging coins or bills for other denominations. 'Cashing out' means to take all your money at once, often from an account.
Spanish: cobrar (un cheque) - cambiar por efectivoPortuguese (BR): sacar dinheiro (cheque) - trocar por dinheiroPortuguese (PT): levantar dinheiro (cheque) - trocar por dinheiroChinese (Simplified): 兑现(支票) - 兑换成现金Chinese (Traditional): 兌現(支票) - 兌換成現金Hindi: नकद करवाना (चेक)Arabic: صرف (شيك) - تحويل إلى نقدBengali: নগদায়ন - নগদে পরিবর্তনRussian: обналичиваниеJapanese: 換金Vietnamese: đổi tiền mặtKorean: 현금화Turkish: nakde çevirmeUrdu: نقد کرنےIndonesian: mencairkan - menukar menjadi uang tunai
Example Sentences
She finished cashing her paycheck before shopping.
basic
He is cashing a check at the bank.
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The clerk is busy cashing vouchers for customers.
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I'm cashing my birthday check today so we can go out tonight.
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After cashing his winnings, he treated everyone to lunch.
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A lot of people are cashing checks on Fridays after work.
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