Inflating

To inflate things that are capable of being inflated in a dream (such as a balloon, tire, etc.) signifies making idle and useless things useful and causing stagnation in one’s work and life to pass away. To inflate something that by its nature cannot be inflated denotes window-dressing and artificial ostentation.

With the right perspective, it can signify restoring balance, recovery, and developing a new understanding.

Uncertainty, indecision, or a tendency to take on excessive burden may be observed.

In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.