Take a break for a while — the chat will be temporarily paused.
Did the argument get heated? Freeze the chat for several hours or days — no one will be able to send messages during this time. When the period ends, the chat will resume automatically.
Chat menu (⋮) → «Freeze period»
Choose the duration
The freeze end time is shown in the header

Write the message — it will be sent automatically at the required time.
More detailsIt reminds you about an important message later.
More detailsText, image, or video that can be opened only once.
More detailsThe message remains locked until the specified date.
More detailsYour unfinished message won't be lost.
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