Mobile phone off emoji meaning

The mobile phone off emoji shows an image of a smartphone with the word "OFF" displayed on it. This emoji is used to convey that a mobile phone is turned off or not in use. People commonly use it to indicate that they are unavailable or have chosen to step away from their phone. It can also suggest that someone is in a place where phone use is restricted, such as during a meeting, in a theater, or on an airplane. Additionally, it can represent a decision to take a break from technology or digital communication to concentrate on other priorities. This emoji reminds us of the importance of disconnecting and being present in the moment.

The mobile phone off emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026