Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pit-stop
noun
ˈpɪtˌstɒp
Definition
A brief stop or pause during a journey, especially for refueling or maintenance.
Examples
- We made a quick pit-stop at the gas station to refuel before continuing our road trip.
- The team took a pit-stop during the race to change tires and fill up on fuel.
- Her coffee break became a pit-stop for catching up on work emails.
Meaning
In a broader context, a pit-stop refers to a short break taken to take care of an essential need during a larger task or journey.
Synonyms
- break
- stop
- halt
- rest
- pause
