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loop

Definition

  • noun: a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over itself
  • noun: a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked
  • verb: to form or cause (something) to form a loop
  • verb: to make or form a loop
  • usually used in the phrases 'in the loop' and 'out of the loop'
  • synonyms: loophole, staple, noose

Examples

  • He claims that he was kept 'out of the loop' when the decision to sell the company was being made.

  • The town's economy has been 'knocked for a loop' by the factory's closing.

  • The ball 'looped' over the shortstop's head into left field for a single.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) she'll be better. She's immune, like her mother. Listen to me. You need to summon your primary powers or whatever. How do we break this loop? Definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Maybe time won't let you kill Jones. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8
  • (..) I'm not shot anymore. You saved me. Well, don't get too excited. Last time I felt like this, it was killing me. We need to get out of this loop. - - We need to split up this time. Why? Because the first time, it was easy. Having you with me messes that up. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8