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Meaning of play or pause button Emoji

One button, two essential actions. This emoji shows a play symbol and a pause symbol combined, representing the toggle function found on most media players. It’s the universal icon for starting and stopping music, videos, or podcasts.

Use this when you're talking about watching a movie, listening to a new album, or catching up on a podcast. It can also be used metaphorically to mean "let's start" or "let's take a break." It’s all about controlling the flow of your entertainment or your activities.

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