Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

out of the loop

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables: out- of the loop
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

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

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

First use appears c. 1973. See cite below. Its use is thought by some to have roots in computer or telephony terminology.

Synonyms

out of touch in the dark

Antonyms

in the loop in touch

Questions

What does out of the loop mean?: Not informed, up-to-date, or current; not included in a process or discussion.
Where does out of the loop come from?: First use appears c. 1973. See cite below. Its use is thought by some to have roots in computer or telephony terminology.

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