What it means
切る attaches to the masu-stem of a verb to show that an action is carried through to the end or completed completely. It often emphasizes determination, thoroughness, or the feeling that there is nothing left to do. The resulting expression can describe finishing an activity, using something up, or doing something all the way through.
Usage note
切る can also be the independent verb meaning “to cut,” so the meaning depends on the verb stem before it. This grammar form is different from 切れる, which can mean that something is cuttable, runs out, or stops working.
How to use it
彼は長い報告書を一晩で読み切ります。
He finishes reading the long report in one night.
彼は長い報告書を一晩で読み切る。
He finishes reading the long report in one night.
