Also means
to absorb (a blow)
Usage Note
Incassare has two common meanings: to cash a cheque or collect money (incassare un assegno), and in sports to absorb a hit (incassare un colpo). It uses avere as the auxiliary. The noun l'incasso means the box-office takings or day's receipts.
Examples
"La squadra ha incassato tre gol."
Natural Translation
The team conceded three goals.
Literal Translation
The team has cashed three goals.

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