will keep you in the loop

@ronaldinu (12422)
Malta
March 8, 2010 3:54am CST
Can anybody please explain what does this expression means? "will keep you in the loop" I would like if someone can enlighten me about this expression. Does this mean, I will keep you informed? Thanks in anticipation.
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19 responses
• United States
8 Mar 10
It means that the person will keep you informed And that you will be one of the first to get the information. " In the Loop."is a how us Yanks see the people who are close enough to know all the important information first.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
Thanks for the info. I hope that you excuse me for no knowing its meaning, being a non Yankee :)
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
I will definitely ask you if I do encounter a similar encounter. Thanks for your help!
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• United States
8 Mar 10
No pardons necessary. I am just gald I could explain it. There are Many expressions we Americans use that I Just can't explain. If there is anything else you want to know , let me know. I want to help. what are friends for?
• Canada
15 Mar 10
In English to be "kept in the loop" means to be kept up to date. I am not sure why "in the loop" means that, and why out of the loop means not upto date, but for whatever reason, it's just a known expression in English. In the loop means to be kept up to date, out of the loop means you are not kept up the date. So by answering this question, I am keeping you "in the loop" about current English expressions.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
15 Mar 10
Hi DanishCanadian. Thanks for keeping me in the loop on the subject. Well said explanation! Thanks once again.
• United States
10 Mar 10
ive always thought of it as it referring to a circle of friends so keeping some one in the loop is letting one in their group/circle of friends and therefore their news and stories etc.. but yeah its a weird saying
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
10 Mar 10
hi moonlitmagikchild... thanks for the explanation. quite a weird saying... but i have finally grasped its concept :)
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
9 Mar 10
As other have mentioned keeping someone in the loop means keeping them involved and posted about the situation. It’s an expression I’ve often used and I must wonder where it originated from, if anywhere. Sometimes phrases like that have a reason for coming into existence and I would love to know more about this one.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks paula for your answer and explanation
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Mar 10
If your "in the loop" that means that you are in the circle of information that a group may have to offer. It usually pertains to a group of people that are exchanging knowledge with one another.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks for the information and detailed explanation. Basically you have confirmed what others have told me here. Thanks once again
@rohz1906 (205)
• India
9 Mar 10
will keep you in the loop means fom now on you are in the circle and every matter happening in the circle/project will be briefed or informed to you.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks rohz for your explanation.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
8 Mar 10
In the loop means to be kept up to date etc. As always..... HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
Thanks for your explanation Grandpa Bob. Even if others have already answered the question, thanks for taking your time to answer this question. Much appreciated.
@derek_a (10874)
8 Mar 10
Yes, I think it means "I will keep you informed about further developments" in a situations. Or it could mean that if you have got involved with a group of people that if you can't make it to meeting etc. that someone will keep your place in the group so that you can remain a member. "In the loop" I would also refers to a closed situation where only certain people are invited to participate in. I think!!! If I have got it wrong then I have misunderstood people for quite some time! _Derek
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
Thanks Derek for your thorough explanation. Unfortunately I did not make head or tails what it mean thats why I started a discussion here.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
8 Mar 10
I guess so?? I have heard it in some movies, but i dun really know what they mean.. haha =D BUt in reality or actual life, none of my frenz used such phrases when there's much simplier way of telling things, or informing.. hehe ^_^ I think it's the western culture, and they tend to have alot of creative ways in saying things etc.. hehe
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
I think it's the western culture, and they tend to have alot of creative ways in saying things etc.. hehe Actually it comes for a posh English friend of mine :) Well different people have different way of expressing themselves.
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8 Mar 10
Hi ronaldinu, That is exactly what it means, I will keep you informed. Tamara
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks tamarafireheart
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
8 Mar 10
keeping you in the loop means that they will keep you updated on whats going on with differnt things, such with a family memeber or ect..
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
thanks for the information syankee525!
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
9 Mar 10
Hi ronaldinu! It means exactly what you thought it means! It just means that you want to be kept informed of whatever the situation is! You just want to be kept current on the new informtion pertaining to that situation as it arises!
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks opal for your detailed answer
@savypat (20216)
• United States
8 Mar 10
That is exactly what it means. In the work place, communications within the orgainazition are often restricted to those who need to know. These people make up a loop if you are included you are in the loop.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
9 Mar 10
Thanks savypat! Thanks for your reply! It makes a lot of sense to me now.
@coffeegurl (1467)
• United States
8 Mar 10
it's not my fave expression, but yeah, it mean just that.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
HI coffegurl thanks for the confirmation!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
8 Mar 10
Yes, that's basically it. When you go around telling each person who needs to know something (or send copies to people by email), it's like going around to a circle of friends or a loop. To be "in the loop" is to be one in the circle who needs to know or should be kept informed.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
HI writersedge, Thanks for your detailed answer
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
8 Mar 10
That's what it means, to include someone in the information loop. It's a silly expression, really, and if you said "I'll let you know" it would be a lot simpler. I think, though, that people nowadays need to feel important and that phrase sounds as if they have control of a situation.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
Hmm thanks dragon for your explanation. I though I d better ask what it means than to make a fool out of myself.
@arunmails (3011)
• India
8 Mar 10
Its means that they will keep you within their circle.. so, you don't want to worry about anything... and they will take care of you.. thats what the meaning is...
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
hi arunmails Thanks for your explanation.
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
it means the following: 1. I'll update you on what is the progress of this certain project/task. 2. I'll let you know what happens in the course of the project/task. 3. I'll keep you posted on what happens with the project/task.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
HI MY Name is coco, thanks for explanation, it makes much sense.
@pandaeyes (2065)
8 Mar 10
It is the loop of information so it is more or less as you guessed,keeping you notified as things happen. No idea where the term comes from but it always reminds me of the loops of telephone wires at the telephone exchange.
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
8 Mar 10
Hi pandaeyes, your explanation makes a lot of sense to me. thanks