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Play or Pause Button Emoji

Unicode Code Point	U+23EF U+FE0F 23EF-FE0F
Emoji Name	play or pause button
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji	1.0August 2015
Category	Symbols AV Symbol
Keywords	playpausebutton

The ⏯️ emoji, or "Play or Pause Button," depicts a triangle pointing right (play) and two vertical lines (pause) combined into a single symbol.

This emoji primarily represents the control of media playback, allowing users to start or temporarily stop audio or video content.

It symbolizes control, flexibility, and the ability to manage the flow of information or events.

It can be used to talk about playing or pausing media, taking a break, or metaphorically, to signify the ability to control the pace of a situation.

This emoji is commonly used when discussing:

Media Playback: To signify playing or pausing music, videos, podcasts, or other digital content.
Taking a Break: To suggest pausing an activity, taking a rest, or a temporary halt.
Control and Management: Metaphorically, to express the ability to control the flow or pace of a situation.
Flexibility: To indicate that something can be started or stopped as needed.
Gaming: In contexts related to pausing or resuming a game.

Region	Common Meaning	Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
Global	Play/pause media control	Universally understood as a control for media playback.
Digital Media	Ubiquitous symbol	A standard icon in all forms of digital media players and interfaces.
Online Communication	Call to action, flexibility	Often used to indicate the ability to control or manage a situation, or to suggest a pause.
Figurative Use	"Pause life," control pace	Can be used metaphorically to describe taking a break from life's demands or controlling one's own rhythm.