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 task force quickly determined that Somoza had fled to Mexico. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

On Monday, October 19, the couple signed an executive order setting up a women’s health task force and establishing a women’s health division at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026

However, the accord and task force lack any federal enforcement arm. — Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

The community task force will have the opportunity to nominate torchbearers to carry the flame in the city, according to the relay agreement. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 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