lift and shift

Questions

What does lift and shift mean?

The practice of deploying existing on-premises software to the cloud, with minimal changes to its architecture.

How to pronounce lift and shift

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lift and shift”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “lift and shift”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “lift and shift” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.