1. A brief stop during a race (especially motorsports) where a vehicle is serviced, refueled, or repaired
The race car made a pit stop to change tires.
O carro de corrida fez uma parada no poço para trocar os pneus.
2. A quick stop during a journey or trip, typically to rest, refuel, or eat
We made a pit stop at a gas station for coffee.
Fizemos uma parada rápida em um posto de gasolina para tomar café.