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

After a citizen’s task force last month recommended Orange County make hotel tax reform a legislative priority, the Orlando Sentinel sought interviews with the two leading candidates for governor for their take on the future of the lucrative tax. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

In a June Facebook post, Patel said the FBI's ramped-up efforts to find fraudsters was part of a White House task force to eliminate fraud headed by Vice President JD Vance. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Between 2013 and 2026, the number of Little Rock School District campuses dropped by six, from 44 to 38, according to the task force report presented in August. — Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026

Agricultural Commissioner Angela Godwin said her office was exploring a bi-county wolf task force to prepare for potential livestock predation. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 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