⏸️ Pause button emoji

A fundamental media control button for temporarily halting playback while maintaining the current position. This symbol allows users to stop content momentarily and resume from the same point.

Essential for all media players and streaming applications, representing temporary interruption of content. People use this emoji when discussing taking breaks from media, multitasking, or when they need to temporarily stop content. It represents temporary cessation and the ability to resume.

Pairs with ▶️ Play button for start/stop functionality and differs from ⏹️ Stop button which typically resets to the beginning.

Could also be called Pause, halt, break button, suspend or temporary stop emoji.

Other meanings

Stop temporarily, break, interrupt, halt, suspend

Example Usage

Going to pause this podcast while I take a call ⏸️

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Visual description

Two parallel vertical lines, representing the temporary halting of media playback.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.