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 initial phase includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transport ships, carrying more than 2,000 Marines for rapid-response missions. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025

As chairman of a bipartisan House AI task force in 2024, Obernolte helped craft a comprehensive road map for how Congress can respond to the tech that’s triggered fear and excitement globally. —David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025

Drake said in 2024, MNPD partnered with ATF to form a joint task force leading to the arrest of local MS-13 members. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025

Priorities include creating an education task force to address student needs, such as transportation and housing. —Scott Talley, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for task force

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