Topic: DAILY LIFE
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frame1 S3 W3
1 a structure made of wood, metal, plastic etc that surrounds something such as a picture or window, and holds it in place : 
They removed the picture from its wooden frame.
border
[countable]DTThey removed the picture from its wooden frame.2 the structure or main supporting parts of a piece of furniture, vehicle, or other object : the frame of the chair
structure
[countable]DTthe frame of the chair3 the general shape formed by the bones of someone's body
body
[countable]HBH4 the metal or plastic part of a pair of glasses that holds the lenses
glasses
[countable usually plural]DMH5 the main ideas, facts etc that something is based on : A clear explanation of the subject provides a frame on which a deeper understanding can be built. Some comments may or may not be understood as harassment, depending on your frame of reference (=knowledge and beliefs that influence the way you think).
main facts/ideas
[countable usually singular]A clear explanation of the subject provides a frame on which a deeper understanding can be built.Some comments may or may not be understood as harassment, depending on your frame of reference (=knowledge and beliefs that influence the way you think).6 to have or not have the chance to take part in something [= be in/out of the running (for something)]: Liverpool are in the frame for a place in the Cup Final.
be in/out of the frame (for something)
Liverpool are in the frame for a place in the Cup Final.7 an area of film that contains one photograph, or one of the series of separate photographs that make up a film or video
film
[countable]TCP8 a complete part in the games of snooker or bowling : I won the next three frames.
sport
[countable]DGOI won the next three frames.9 one of the areas into which a webpage is divided
internet
[countable]DLG ➔ climbing frame, cold frame
