Verb (5-dan, る, transitive)
1. to shake off; to shake free from
その一言で、兵士たちは迷いを振り切った。With that one word, the soldiers shook off their hesitation.
2. to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing
3. to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
まさか、追跡を振り切るのに、夕方までかかるなんて。I can't believe it would take until evening to shake off the pursuit.
4. to reject (request); to ignore
彼は医者の忠告を振り切って、試合に出た。Ignoring the doctor's advice, he played in the match.