pit stop /(pĭt" stŏp`)/

pit· stop

pit stop

n.
  1. A stop by one of the competing cars in a pit by the side of the racetrack, to take on gasoline, change tires, or perform other maintenance. (Auto Racing)
  2. Any pause in a journey, to eat or drink, or to use a rest room.
  3. A place where one may make a pit stop[1 or 2].