task force

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.

task force

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of task force¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

His task force is comprised of inexperienced cops from several local agencies.

From Salon

Mark Ruffalo plays FBI agent Tom Brandis, who forms a task force to apprehend a group of criminals as they carry out a string of violent robberies targeting drug houses.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, the Department of Justice disbanded its task force focused on crypto crimes.

From BBC

In some cases, sting operations by a police task force have been complicated by people mistaking them for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

From Los Angeles Times

Among other responsibilities, the task force, which will be led by an executive director, will “assist in the planning and implementation of visa processing and credentialing programs for foreign athletes, coaches, officials, and media personnel.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crew