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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon and Justice Department have launched a joint task force to identify and prosecute people who leak sensitive government information. — Perry Stein, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Federal and National Guard personnel work closely with local and state law enforcement in Memphis under the task force, often responding to relatively routine events, like traffic stops and 911 calls, alongside them. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 July 2026

Cook County prosecutors also take part in an anti-trafficking task force that includes law enforcement agencies — local and federal — from across northern Illinois. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Stateside, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh announced some prominent outside names to lead five advisory task forces. — Katie Foley, CNBC, 10 July 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