⏸️ Pause Button emoji meaning
⏸️ shows two vertical bars, the pause button on media players. Beyond media, it means taking a break, putting something on hold, or stopping for a moment. People often use it to announce a short break from social media or a task.
U+23F8 U+FE0F
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⏸️ How people use it
- Announcing a break from posting or work
- Asking someone to hold on for a moment
- Saying a plan is on hold
Example messages
Taking a ⏸️ from social media this week
⏸️ hold on, let me check my calendar
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Emoji details
| Name | pause button |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+23F8 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | bar, button, double, pause, vertical |
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What does the ⏸️ pause button emoji mean?
⏸️ shows two vertical bars, the pause button on media players. Beyond media, it means taking a break, putting something on hold, or stopping for a moment. People often use it to announce a short break from social media or a task.
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