Lift dream meaning is explained below using 12 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Tony Crisp

Mood shifts or movement of attention, as when we move from being involved in physical sensation and shift to think­ing; rise or drop in status or work; our emotional highs and lows—the lift going out through the roof could show tendency towards being manic, going underground meeting influences from the unconscious; being ‘uplifted* or feeling down’. Ex­ample: I was in a lift with a young woman. She intimated there was some difficulty about getting the lift to work. I felt this was not so and pushed the button.

The doors closed and the lift began to ascend. As it did we moved close together and kissed. But the main feeling was of being accepted and liked. This moved my feelings so much I felt a great melting feeling in my abdomen, and a lot of body sensation against her body’ (Anthony F). Here the lift shows Anthony ‘being moved’ emotionally and sexually—the lift can depict sex and the energy flowing up the trunk in love or meditation.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 2 — Eric Ackroyd

(1) The symbolism of a lift may be that of things coming up from the unconscious (in which case your unconscious obviously wants you to look at them); or of the conscious ego descending into the unconscious to take a look around.

(2) Going up in a lift may symbolize attaining a more elevated or spiritual, or simply more detached, standpoint; or becoming more imaginative; or more ‘heady5 - that is, more rationalistic but less in touch with instinct and intuition.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: A lift, particularly in a work situation, may indicate the possibility of promotion or demotion, but may also indicate the way to achieve this.

An old-fashioned lift might signify the need for effort or, conversely, perhaps an out-of-date attitude.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Going up in a lift suggests aspiration and a desire for something better. Going down may indicate difficult or depressing circumstances.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Being lifted in a dream may indicate that the dreamer is rising above unpleasant conditions or issues. Being lifted can also have the same connotations as ascension and height.
Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

A lift is an enclosed space and can, therefore, symbolize the physical body from a spiritual perspective. Being lifted up suggests ascension.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A dream of lifting someone or being lifted by another person predicts happiness and personal prestige.

See also Carry, Burden, etc.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 8 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Uncertainty.

To dream that you are ascending in the Lift, your success is probable; if descending, it is doubtful.

Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — myjellybean

To dream that you are being lifted means that you are rising above unpleasant conditions or issues.
Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 10 — Margaret Hamilton

That which gives hope, lifting one’s spirit
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 11 — Tony Crisp

See lift under house, buildings.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences • Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 12 — Ibn Seerin

(See Car)
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin