breast up

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To cut the face of (a hedge) on one side so as to lay bare the principal upright stems of the plants.
2. 2
   To sail two boats side by side so that neither is in front of the other.
3. 3
   To confront an obstacle directly, by pushing straight into it.
4. 4
   To confront (someone or something) boldly, or to stand proudly or defiantly.
5. 5
   To move in close, to situate oneself right up against something; to belly up.
6. 6
   To reinforce or stabilize; to shore up.