Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PUSH, v.i.

1. To make a thrust; as, to push with the horns or with a sword. – Dryden. Addison.
2. To make an effort. At length / Both sides resolv'd to push, we tried our strength. – Dryden.
3. To make an attack. The king of the south shall push at him. – Dan. xi.
4. To burst out. To push on, to drive or urge forward; to hasten. Push on, brave men.