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⏯️⏯️ Play or Pause Button EmojiUnicode: 23EF FE0F
Media control: play/pause.
Released in The ⏯️ emoji was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The ⏯️ Play or Pause Button emoji represents a commonly used media control button found on multimedia devices. It is a single symbol that combines the meaning of both the 'play' and 'pause' buttons, allowing users to either start or stop playback of audio or video content."
Symbolism
- Media playback control
- Pausing to take a break
- Starting or resuming actions
Common Usage Scenarios
- When discussing media content, such as a song or movie, this emoji can indicate that you're playing or pausing it.
- It can be used to suggest taking a break or resuming an activity.
- People use this in chat when referencing multitasking, such as resuming work after a pause.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just finished watching that series – hit the ⏯️ button to take a break.
I was jamming to that song, but had to pause it 😅 ⏯️
Let me get back to work after this quick break ⏯️!
Have you ever started a task, got distracted, and then tried to continue where you left off? Story of my life ⏯️
Going to switch between working and relaxing all day long ⏯️ life balance, right?
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it primarily when referring to controlling media, such as stopping or starting video or audio playback.
- Avoid using it in inappropriate contexts where literal play or pause actions aren’t relevant.
- Be cautious! This emoji may be misunderstood if the context doesn’t clearly relate to media or taking breaks.