task force

American  

noun

1. Navy, Military. a temporary grouping of units under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission.

2. a group or committee, usually of experts or specialists, formed for analyzing, investigating, or solving a specific problem.

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task force British  

noun

1. a temporary grouping of military units formed to undertake a specific mission

2. any semipermanent organization set up to carry out a continuing task

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Etymology

Origin of task force

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

It has created task forces to combat the issue and rescued foreigners from scam compounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The participants agreed to create a joint task force to hold a conference in support of the Lebanese army in early 2026, the Elysee said in a statement.

From Barron's

Such work, highlighted by a bipartisan task force hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the U.S., will require political leadership from both sides of the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marshals task force that typically searches for fugitives, tracked Nick down in South L.A. on Sunday evening, according to a law enforcement source and Reiner’s booking record.

From Los Angeles Times

When Dugan learned the task force was in the building, she became angry, left the bench and confronted the agents, asking if they had a warrant, according to the documents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• crew