Closed Mailbox With Lowered Flag

Description

The "closed mailbox with lowered flag" emoji (📪️) depicts a sturdy mailbox, securely shut and signaling that it holds no outgoing mail. This image often represents waiting for letters or the end of communication, suggesting that there's nothing to send or reply to. Commonly used in conversations about postal services, it evokes anticipation, such as waiting for important news or reminders to check for delivery. Interestingly, in some cultures, a lowered flag can symbolize a temporary pause in communication, reinforcing a moment of reflection before the next message arrives. The emoji version is 0.6, released in 2015.