task force

noun

: a temporary grouping under one leader for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective

Examples of task force in a Sentence

They appointed a task force to review the situation.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Navy also recently deployed a three-ship task force of Marines and sailors, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, from California. — Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

However, eight months after the task force was launched, Hialeah has not provided an update or released any public findings from the review. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Gallucci is also an advocate for expanding antitrafficking task forces. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

After that task force said at least three elementary schools and one middle school should close, a smaller steering committee reviewed individual schools, according to the district. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for task force

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce