Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

action committee

noun
/ˈakʃən kəˈmɪti/
Definition
A group formed to take specific actions toward a particular goal, often within an organization or community.
Examples
  • The action committee focused on environmental sustainability initiatives in the neighborhood.
  • After several meetings, the action committee outlined a series of steps to improve local education.
  • The nonprofit formed an action committee to tackle homelessness in the city.
Meaning
An action committee is typically set up to address a certain issue or to implement specific tasks that require coordinated efforts from its members.
Synonyms
  • task force
  • working group
  • advisory panel
  • steering committee