play button ▶️ - OzVoca Emoji Details
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unicode:
25b6-fe0f
Win10
play button
This is the 'play' button you press to start a video or music. It can also be used to mean "Let's start!"
It's great for sending when you're about to start an activity or a plan. It gives a positive signal like "Let's go right now!" or "Project start!"
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The triangle shape originated from tape recorders, where it indicated the direction the tape would wind. Now, it has become a universal symbol for 'start' in the digital age.
It extends beyond simply playing media to more abstract meanings, like restarting a conversation or moving a stalled relationship forward. It can also serve as a conversation starter, like "Shall we continue our talk? ▶️".