frame

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a border made of wood, metal, or plastic that goes around a picture or mirror.

n. a rigid, typically rectangular mounting or decorative border for a two-dimensional work of art or a mirror.

“She bought a beautiful gold frame for the photo of her parents.”

“The restorer carefully removed the canvas from its original Victorian frame to inspect the edges for water damage.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the size and shape of a person's body.

n. the physical build or skeletal proportions of a human body.

“He has a very large frame, so he finds it hard to buy clothes that fit.”

“Despite her slight frame, she possessed a remarkable physical strength that surprised her competitors during the rowing trials.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. one single image in a series of images that make up a film or video.

n. a single photographic image in a sequence of film or a discrete unit of time in a digital video stream.

“The editor looked at the video frame by frame to find the exact moment the light changed.”

“The animation was rendered at sixty frames per second to ensure the motion appeared fluid on high-resolution displays.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a single period of play in sports like snooker or bowling.

n. a discrete unit of play within a match, specifically in cue sports or ten-pin bowling.

“He won the final frame of the match to become the champion.”

“The player managed to clear the table in a single frame, securing a decisive lead before the interval.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to put a border around a picture or to position something so it is surrounded by other things.

v. to enclose a picture in a decorative border or to position an object visually within a fixed boundary.

“The trees frame the view of the lake perfectly.”

“The photographer chose to frame the subject against the dark archway to create a dramatic contrast with the morning light.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic

v. to choose particular words to express an idea or to create a context for a discussion.

v. to formulate or construct a statement or concept in a specific way to influence how it is understood.

“The lawyer tried to frame the question in a way that would help his client.”

“The researchers chose to frame their findings as a challenge to existing theories rather than a simple confirmation of previous data.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Law Informal

v. to make an innocent person look guilty of a crime by using false evidence.

v. to conspire to falsely incriminate an innocent person by fabricating evidence or manipulating circumstances.

“The main character in the movie was framed for a murder he didn't commit.”

“The detective eventually discovered that the evidence had been planted to frame the rival gang leader for the robbery.”