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

Nearly 1,600 agencies in 32 states now have agreements to participate in ICE’s task force model, in which trained local officers can interrogate, arrest and charge people suspected of being in the country illegally, according to ICE data. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

After some fits and starts, the Center City public safety task force was launched on that Wednesday in July 2025. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

The proposals follow eight task force meetings over nine months, and further public outreach will be scheduled before any final changes take effect. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Norris was a general assignment reporter and also worked for the Tribune’s health team task force. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 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