pitstops
Quick service breaks
Pitstops are brief stops during a journey, originally from auto racing where cars pull into the pit area for refueling, tire changes, and repairs.
The term extends to any quick break during travel: We made a few pitstops on the drive down.
A pitstop often implies using the restroom: I need to make a pitstop before we hit the highway.
Adding more fuel supply
- tire changeSwapping worn rubber
- crewWorking team aboard
- lapsComplete track circuits
- Formula 1Elite single-seater racing championship
NASCAR · mechanics · boxed · strategy · timing · seconds · wheelgun · jack
Highway stopping facility
- gas stationRetail fuel vendor
- restroomFacility with toilets
- stretchPull to extend
- snacksLight bites between meals
coffee · highway · travel · break · refreshments · drive-through · service station · convenience store
Interrupt continuity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- interludePause between sections
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- checkpointInspection station on route
milestone · breathing room · intermission · layover · timeout · regroup · refresh · recharge
refueling
Adding more fuel supply
- tire changeSwapping worn rubber
- crewWorking team aboard
- lapsComplete track circuits
Formula 1 · NASCAR · mechanics · boxed · strategy · timing · seconds · wheelgun · jack · undercut
rest area
Highway stopping facility
- gas stationRetail fuel vendor
- restroomFacility with toilets
- stretchPull to extend
snacks · coffee · highway · travel · break · refreshments · drive-through · service station · convenience store · parking
break
Interrupt continuity
checkpoint · milestone · breathing room · intermission · layover · timeout · regroup · refresh · recharge · midpoint
pitstopsfinish line
Race completion marker
checkered flag · race start · green flag · victory lane · starting line