From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishworking groupˈworking group noun [countable] GROUP OF PEOPLEa group that is formed to examine a particular situation or problem and suggest ways of dealing with it SYN working partyset up/establish a working group (to do something) The commission has set up a special working group to look at the problem.working group on a working group on constitutional reform
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working group• BOFs are often held to determine whether there is enough interest to form a working group.• The emergence of the team as an alternative to the classic working group of individuals offers a powerful choice.• Good working group leaders listen carefully, of course.• The team-based organization introduces team performance as an alternative to the individual within a traditional working group.• The report of the tribunal working group will not be released until next week, according to tribunal sources.set up/establish a working group (to do something)• Already the opposition has united to set up a working group on immigration, with a view to formulating a new bill.• To set up a working group to look at ways of achieving a reduction of differentials for next year.From Longman Business Dictionaryworking groupˈworking ˌgroup noun [countable] a committee that is formed to examine a particular situation or problem and suggest ways of dealing with itSYNworking party BrEA working group will evaluate costs and set deadlines. 