When she didn't immediately answer, he put a hand against the door, felt it give, and made a quick decision.
He had neglected to put something against the door to hold it open.
She put the chair against the door, its back under the handle, holding it in place.
I put my back against the door and addressed her.
He put his shoulder against the door and pushed really hard.
He looked around, then put his ear against the door.
He was panting hard, and she put her head against the door.
Will put his shoulder against the door, and pushed it open.
He put his shoulder against the door at the top and forced it open.
Once inside I put a chair against the door to keep it closed and turned on the lights.