⏏
Meaning
The eject button emoji depicts a triangle over a horizontal line, symbolizing the function to eject removable media or safely disconnect devices. It represents a control commonly found on multimedia equipment.
Common Uses
- Indicating the action to remove discs or USB devices safely.
- Representing media playback controls in chats or interfaces.
- Signaling pause or stop functions related to music and video.
- Used metaphorically to mean leaving or exiting a situation.
- Depicting technology or hardware topics involving media.
Examples
Press ⏏ to safely remove your USB drive
Music stopped ⏏ time to take a break
Click the ⏏ button before unplugging your external hard drive
Technical Notes
Unicode: U+23CF, introduced around Unicode 4.0. While platform designs vary slightly, the eject symbol is consistently a triangle above a line. It does not have skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the ⏏ emoji mean?
A symbol indicating the ejection of removable media or safe device removal.
How is the ⏏ emoji used?
It is used to represent eject controls, media stopping, or exiting actions.
Does the meaning of the ⏏ emoji change by context?
Context can extend its meaning to figurative exits or leaving situations beyond media ejection.
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