to push or drive (something or somebody) with force

(often + into/through) to force an entrance or passage

(+ on/upon) to press, force, or impose the acceptance of (something or somebody) on or upon somebody

to put (an unwilling person) into a course of action or position

He was thrust into power against his will

(+ through) to stab or pierce (somebody)

to produce (something)

The plants will soon thrust out roots

(often + into/through) to force an entrance or passage

to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon

the salient or essential meaning

The thrust of her argument was that all war was evil

a strong continued pressure, e.g.:

a forward or upward push