Meaning of out of the loop | Babel Free

Definitions

Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Automation technology can lead to complacency when it takes the controller ‘out of the loop’ by reducing the need for his interaction with a flightcrew and de-emphasizing the cooperative aspects of the air traffic system.”

“"I was out of the loop," he added, explaining that he was planning to leave government at that time.”

““Well, we've been out of the loop for a few hours. Anything new that you know?””

“The members of parliament have felt ignored by their leaders for much of this crisis, and were kept out of the loop during the negotiations.”

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