# out of the loop

> English word · Prep_phrase

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/out-of-the-loop