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โ๏ธEject Button Emoji EmojiUnicode: 23CF FE0F
Symbol for ejecting media devices.
Released in The Eject Button emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the Miscellaneous Technical symbols block, commonly used for media interactions.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The Eject Button emoji (โ๏ธ) represents a physical or digital button used to remove or eject media from devices such as CD players, DVD drives, or cassette players. It typically signifies the action of stopping playback and safely extracting the media to prevent damage. In modern contexts, it can metaphorically indicate ending a process, exiting an application, or removing something temporarily, making it relevant in discussions about technology, nostalgia for old media formats, and everyday digital interactions."
Symbolism
- Ejection of physical media, like CDs or tapes, symbolizing removal and separation.
- Stopping or pausing processes, representing a break or termination in digital workflows.
- Extraction and independence, often used to denote freeing something from a confined space or system.
Common Usage Scenarios
- In conversations about retro technology or fixing old media players.
- When discussing music, videos, or data storage in online forums.
- In troubleshooting guides for electronics or software applications.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Hey, remember to โ๏ธ the CD before you turn off the player, or it might get stuck!
I'm done listening, so I'll just โ๏ธ the tape and put on something new.
That old stereo still worksโpress โ๏ธ to swap out the cassette.
Time to โ๏ธ from this app and take a break โ๏ธ, it's overwhelming.
In movies, they always hit โ๏ธ dramatically when something important ends.
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use โ๏ธ only in contexts related to media or removal to avoid confusing it with other actions like stopping.
- Pair it with descriptive text or other emojis for clarity, especially in fast-paced chats.
- Avoid overusing it in professional settings where it might seem informal or outdated.