clue in

Bring up to speed

To clue someone in is to inform them about something they don't know: Nobody clued me in about the dress code.

The phrase suggests bringing someone up to speed on information others already have.

Often used in passive constructions: I wasn't clued in until the last minute.

inform

notify

Formally communicate information

tell · enlighten · tip off · alert · let know · bring up to speed · apprise · communicate · disclose · reveal

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Opposites
information sharing

clue inkeep from

Prevent access to

stonewall · leave out · exclude · deceive · shut out

deception vs. honesty

clue inmislead

Cause false belief

deceive · misinform · fool · dupe · trick

inclusion vs exclusion

clue inshut out

Prevent all scoring

exclude · leave out · freeze out · cut off · ostracize

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clueing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G