📤📤 Outbox Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F4E4
Symbol for sending items.
Released in First introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 📤 Outbox Emoji represents the action of sending something out, whether it's a message, email, or physical object. It is depicted as an outbox tray, symbolizing the transfer or dispatch of items. It's commonly used in contexts involving communication, sharing, and moving things away from a sender."
Symbolism
- Sending or dispatching: Used to show that something is being sent or delivered, whether digital or physical.
- Exit or departure: Suggests leaving or moving away from a situation or conversation.
- Completion of task: Often symbolizes the conclusion of a task or the forwarding of a message.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When you've sent an email or message and want to indicate the act of sending.
- To show that you're leaving a conversation or group.
- In business or work settings, to represent the completion of a task or a file being shared.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use the 📤 emoji in professional settings to indicate email or file sharing.
- Avoid overusing it in casual conversation, as it might feel too formal or task-oriented.
- It pairs well with expressions related to completion, dispatch, or exiting a conversation.
Related Emojis
Incoming Envelope Emoji
Used to express receiving an email or letter, commonly paired with 📤 to indicate a full communication exchange.
Mailbox With Raised Flag
Indicator that new mail has been received. Associates with correspondence and communication.
Closed Mailbox With Lowered Flag
Often indicates that there is no new mail or as a representation of finished communication.
Package Emoji
Represents a package or delivery item, often used alongside 📤 for shipping or sending goods.
Check Mark
Symbolizes task completion, often combined with 📤 to indicate that something has been successfully sent.
Speech Balloon
Represents a conversation or message. Can be used with 📤 to indicate you're sending a reply or comment.
Door Emoji
Depicts an exit or leaving scenario. Frequently used alongside 📤 to show someone is leaving.