Closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji meaning

The closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji represents a mailbox with the flag in the down position. This design typically features a traditional mailbox mounted on a post, with the door closed and the flag lowered, which signifies there is no new mail. It is often used to symbolize unopened messages, a lack of communication activity, or no updates in correspondence. This emoji can also be used in conversations about mail services, the process of sending or receiving letters, or the state of communication in general. It serves as a visual way to convey ideas about being out of touch or waiting for updates in a simple and relatable manner.

The closed mailbox with lowered flag emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026