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

Despite the creation of the new task force, the authority to investigate and penalize mismanaged boards remains with the state, and if issues rise to criminal activity, Hialeah Police may become involved. —Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026

Republicans and Democrats alike acknowledge this and seem to agree that there should at least be a task force to study this issue and come up with legislative fixes. —Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

The task force model has not changed between Arpaio’s days and now, according to Alvarez-Jones. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Last year, Haiti's government created a new task force that has operated outside the oversight of Haiti's National Police and employed the use of explosive drones. —Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026

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