pit stop

US /ˈpɪt stɑːp/
UK /ˈpɪt stɑːp/
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1.

a stop during a car race for fuel, tires, and repairs

:
The race car made a quick pit stop for new tires.
The team practiced their pit stop routine to save time.
2.

a brief stop during a journey to rest, refuel, or use facilities

:
We made a quick pit stop at the gas station.
Let's find a good place for a pit stop on our road trip.