Meaning
A black-and-white chequered flag on a pole, the flag waved at the finish line in motor racing. It means finish, the end of a race or the completion of a goal.
People use it for races and car talk, and just as often for finishing big tasks, deadlines or marathons: “Thesis submitted 🏁 time to sleep for a week” Pair it with 🏎️ for racing or 🎉 for celebrating a finished project.