⏸ Pause Button

⏸ Emoji Meaning

The ⏸ Pause Button emoji depicts the universal symbol for pausing a recording or playback. Its most popular meanings include:

• Pausing literally: Indicating a pause in a song, video, or other media.
• Pausing a conversation or activity: Signaling a temporary break in a discussion, game, or real-life activity.
• Taking a break: Expressing the need for a moment to think, rest, or step away from a situation.
• Hesitation or uncertainty: Conveying a sense of pausing to consider something before proceeding.
• "Hold that thought": Similar to pausing a conversation, but specifically indicating a desire to return to the topic later.
• Awkward silence: Sometimes used to represent an uncomfortable pause in a conversation.

Pause Button Emoji Images

Here is how Pause Button emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Av-Symbol Related Emoji

Here is a list of other emojis from the Symbols category, Av-Symbol subcategory:

• ⏪ Fast Reverse Button
• ⏫ Fast Up Button
• ⏮ Last Track Button
• 📴 Mobile Phone Off
• ⏭ Next Track Button
• ▶ Play Button
• ⏯ Play Or Pause Button
• ⏺ Record Button
• 🔁 Repeat Button
• 🔂 Repeat Single Button