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🔕Bell with Slash EmojiUnicode: 1F515

Represents silence or muting.

Released in The bell with slash emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and is widely supported across platforms like iOS and Android.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The bell with slash emoji (🔕) symbolizes the concept of silence, muting, or turning off sounds. It is derived from a bell icon with a slash through it, indicating prohibition or deactivation. This emoji is commonly used in digital communication to suggest that something should be kept quiet, such as muting notifications, asking for no noise in a group chat, or signifying a need for peace and tranquility. It conveys a sense of calmness and can also imply avoidance of interruptions, making it popular in contexts where focus or rest is needed.

Symbolism

  • Silence and quietness, representing the absence of noise or sound.
  • Muting devices or notifications, symbolizing a break from alerts or disturbances.
  • Prohibition of noise, indicating rules or requests for a peaceful environment.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In text messages or group chats to request silence during important events like meetings or sleep.
  • On social media posts to indicate that a conversation or content has been muted or silenced.
  • In online forums or apps to show that notifications are turned off, promoting focused work or relaxation.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey everyone, the movie's starting soon, let's keep it quiet 🔕
I'm in a library right now, so I'll be offline for a bit 🔕
Don't forget to mute your phones during the concert 🔕
Shh, the kids are napping, no loud messages please 🔕
I've turned off all alerts for the night 🔕

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly to politely request silence and avoid coming across as rude or abrupt.
  • Ensure the context is clear, as it might be misunderstood in non-quiet related conversations.
  • Pair it with other emojis or words for better clarity, like combining with 🙊 to emphasize secrecy.

Related Emojis

🔔

Bell

Represents notifications or ringing, contrasting with the muted version.

🙊

Speak No Evil Monkey

Symbolizes keeping secrets or staying quiet in conversations.

🤫

Shushing Face

Used to indicate silence or to hush someone discreetly.

🔇

Muted Speaker

Similar to bell with slash, it represents sound being turned off.

📵

No Mobile Phones

Indicates prohibitions like silencing phones in certain areas.

🛑

Stop Sign

Represents stopping or prohibiting actions, akin to silencing noise.

😴

Sleeping Face

Often used with 🔕 to show the need for quiet during rest.

📴

No Mobile Phones Sign

Suggests turning off devices, including sounds, for focus.

🔈

Speaker Low Volume

Represents reduced sound, connecting to themes of quietness.