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task force

[/tæsk fɔːrs/]
nounpl: task forces
força-tarefa
1. A group of people or military units organized for a specific purpose or operation
The government assembled a task force to investigate the scandal.
O governo reuniu uma força-tarefa para investigar o escândalo.
2. A temporary team created to accomplish a particular objective
A task force was created to improve the company's efficiency.
Uma força-tarefa foi criada para melhorar a eficiência da empresa.
3. A military unit composed of ships, aircraft, or troops assigned to accomplish a specific mission
The naval task force was deployed to the region.
A força-tarefa naval foi implantada na região.
Synonyms
working groupspecial teamstrike teamcontingent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força-tarefa
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
grupo de trabalho
Alternative term used, though força-tarefa is also accepted
Portugal
força-tarefa
Increasingly used, particularly in military and governmental contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put together a task force
assemble a task force
disband a task force
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