Out Of The Loop Meaning

Example : 1976 Sept. 16, "Former Nixon Aide Denies Soliciting Campaign Fund," New York Times:  "I was out of the loop," he added, explaining that he was planning to leave government at that time.1995, Tom Clancy, Debt of Honor, ISBN 9780425147580, online edition :  â€œWell, we've been out of the loop for a few hours. Anything new that you know?”2001 Aug. 27, Tony Karon, "Why Macedonians Balk at NATO's Presence," Time:  The members of parliament have felt ignored by their leaders for much of this crisis, and were kept out of the loop during the negotiations.