Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun task_force

2 senses of task force

Sense 1
task force -- (a temporary military unit formed to accomplish a particular objective)
       => military unit, military force, military group, force -- (a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men")

Sense 2
task force -- (a semipermanent unit created to carry out a continuing task)
       => unit, social unit -- (an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit")