the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something

She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.

He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

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Both the real and digital worlds are constantly evolving, and Gen Alpha (and the generations after them) will continue to bring in their own slang and cultural references, which often leave older generations feeling out of the loop. —

Gilda D'incerti, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 So, this article postulates, coding assistants with a real human in the loop will be more successful, at least for now. —

IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024 Stay in the loop by reading blogs, journals, and industry news to stay in the know. —

Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop. —

Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the loop