⏹️
stop button
A square with a horizontal line, typically representing stop or end
Basic Information
- Unicode U+23F9
- Version Emoji 0.7
- Category symbols
- Subcategory audio & video symbols
Platform Meaning
A square with a horizontal line, typically representing stop or end
Tags
button
square
stop
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Used to denote stopping media playback or ending a process
- Google: Represents a stop button, often for halting actions or media
- Twitter: Indicates stopping, pausing, or terminating an activity or content
- Unicode: Stop Symbol; a square containing a horizontal line
Detailed Introduction
The ⏹️ emoji depicts a square with a horizontal line, universally recognized as a stop symbol. It conveys the action of halting, terminating, or ending a process, such as stopping media playback (music, videos), pausing a task, or closing an operation. Common in digital interfaces for controls, it can also be used metaphorically to express ending a conversation, activity, or situation. Its clear, simple design ensures quick understanding across platforms, making it a versatile symbol for cessation in both technical and casual contexts.
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