in the loop
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Knowing what's going on and being kept informed.
Where it’s used:
Used
Business & corporate jargon
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “List of business terms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “in the loop” mean?
Knowing what's going on and being kept informed.
Is “in the loop” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.