godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Physical action of pushing off from a surface to jump or leap, often with a strong forward or upward motion. Used in sports like long jump, high jump, or diving.
走り幅跳びで、彼は力強く踏み切った。
In the long jump, he took off powerfully.
高い跳び箱を跳ぶには、しっかり踏み切ることが大切だ。
To jump over a high vaulting box, it's important to take off firmly.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
take the plunge; decide; embark on
Metaphorical use: to resolve to do something after hesitation, or to start a new venture. Often used with 決心して or 思い切って.
彼は長年勤めた会社を辞めて、独立に踏み切った。
He took the plunge and quit the company he'd worked at for years to go independent.
政府は増税に踏み切る決断を下した。
The government made the decision to go ahead with a tax increase.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
step out of the ring
Sumo term: when a wrestler steps or is forced out of the dohyō (ring), resulting in a loss. Often used in the passive or causative form.
横綱は寄り切られて土俵を踏み切った。
The yokozuna was forced out and stepped out of the ring.