plural task forces
1
: a group of people who deal with a specific problem
a crime-fighting task force
They appointed a task force to review the situation.
2
: a military force that is sent to a particular place to deal with a problem
Cite this Entry
“Task force.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/task%20force. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy Citation
