The taskforce
Example: The taskforce handles urgent issues effectively
Definition
"The taskforce" refers to a group of people organized temporarily to work on a specific project or problem, often requiring urgent attention and coordinated effort. It is commonly formed to address issues that are complex or time-sensitive.
Etymology
The term "the taskforce" combines 'task,' from Old English 'tæsc,' meaning a piece of work, and 'force,' from Latin 'fortis,' meaning strength or power. Together, they describe a group empowered to carry out particular duties. Did you know that taskforces often emerge in military and organizational contexts for focused missions?
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"The taskforce" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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