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 task force said survivors of abuse and domestic violence are often left to navigate a confusing system where agencies don't share information and, in many cases, don't even collect the same data. — Natalie McMillan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

However, the task force urged county leaders to more aggressively lobby state politicians to loosen those spending restrictions, allowing money to be used on other local needs like transportation and housing. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The report was developed by a task force that LeVota created earlier this year to decide the fate of the sports complex. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Harvard administrators moved to adopt changes, several based on task force recommendations. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 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