Closed umbrella emoji meaning

The closed umbrella emoji represents a folded umbrella, designed to appear as a long, slender object with a curved handle at the bottom and a pointed tip at the top. The folded canopy is neatly wrapped around its frame, showcasing an appearance of tidiness and portability. This emoji is often used to symbolize preparation for changing weather, such as rain or shine, without emphasizing the immediate need for protection. It can also convey planning, readiness, or even the concept of staying prepared for uncertain situations in general.

The closed umbrella emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026