In the loop Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫup
IN-thuh-LOOP
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈuːp
IN-thuh-LOOP
Definition
To be aware of the latest information about something, especially as part of a team or group. It means you are kept informed and included in communication.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in business, work, and teamwork. Usually used passively or in requests: 'keep me in the loop.' The opposite is 'out of the loop.' Not literal (does not mean a physical loop).
Spanish: informado - al tantoPortuguese (BR): por dentro - informadoPortuguese (PT): a par - informadoChinese (Simplified): 知情 - 在圈内Chinese (Traditional): 知情 - 在圈內Hindi: सूचना में - जानकारी मेंArabic: على اطلاع - ضمن المجموعةBengali: জানা থাকা - খোঁজে থাকাRussian: в курсе - осведомлёнJapanese: 情報を共有されている - 情報が回ってくるVietnamese: nắm được thông tin - trong vòng thông tinKorean: 소식을 듣고 있다 - 정보에서 빠지지 않다Turkish: haberdar olmak - bilgi sahibi olmakUrdu: باخبر ہونا - معلومات میں شامل ہوناIndonesian: ikut mengetahui - dalam lingkaran informasi
Example Sentences
If you want to be in the loop, just ask for updates.
natural
Please keep me in the loop about any changes.
basic
Are you in the loop about the new schedule?
basic
Only the managers are in the loop about this project.
basic
I haven’t been in the loop lately—what’s going on?
natural
Let’s make sure everyone is in the loop before we start.
natural