1. A mandatory decompression stop made by divers during ascent from depth to allow nitrogen to safely leave the body and prevent decompression sickness.
The diver made a safety stop at 5 meters for 3 minutes before surfacing.
O mergulhador fez uma parada de segurança a 5 metros por 3 minutos antes de subir à superfície.
2. In diving safety protocols, a precautionary pause during ascent to reduce the risk of the bends.
Safety stops are essential procedures in recreational diving.
As paradas de segurança são procedimentos essenciais na mergulho recreativo.