THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
In the loop
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Included among the people who have relevant information about a situation or its decisions.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Please keep the volunteers in the loop about any timetable changes.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Please keep the volunteers ________ about any timetable changes.
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In the loop — Included among the people who have relevant information about a situation or its decisions.
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When to use it
Use this informal expression when asking to be informed about a project or when describing who knows about developments. It is common in workplace communication.
More examples in context
- I was not in the loop when the room decision was made.
- The weekly summary helps everyone stay in the loop.
Usage note
Common patterns are keep someone in the loop and be in the loop. Out of the loop is the opposite. Being informed or involved does not necessarily mean agreeing with the decisions.
A short conversation
A: I did not know the venue had changed.
B: Sorry. We should have kept you in the loop.
A: Please include me in the next update.
One more practice question
What does keeping a teammate in the loop involve?
A. Including them in relevant information and updates.
B. Leaving them unaware of relevant changes.
Check your answer
A. The expression concerns being included and informed.
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