out of the loop

Meaning

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

Opposite of
in the loop, in touch
Synonyms

being kept uninformed

being cut off

Translations

الجاري

جارٍ

en curs

τρέχων

tedavüldeki

Etymology

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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