close the loop en · VERB
Etymology
Evidently by loose extension from control theory proper, regarding closed-loop control ("close the loop": "announce that enough feedback has been collected to successfully plan the system's next action"). Possibly influenced by the computer programming sense of "loop," in which program control will flow forever around an infinite loop until something is done to break (or exit) that loop.
Meanings
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(intransitive, qualifier:corporate jargon) To follow up; to tie up loose ends; to resolve.
Can you close the loop on this discussion by getting input from marketing and making a decision?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| closing the loop | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| closes the loop | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| closed the loop | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| closed the loop | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
closed loop · circle back · open-loop · infinite loop · loop in · in the loop · endless loop · close out · come full circle