be kept in the loop

To be kept informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project, especially that which involves or pertains to a specific group. We've hired a new intern to help you with the data entry portion of the study, so be sure she's kept in the loop. I'd like some time to review for the board meeting, as I haven't been kept in the loop for the last three weeks. I don't need to be kept in the loop on this—I trust your judgment.