frame

• Substantivo que designa uma estrutura rígida que envolve ou sustenta algo, como um quadro, uma janela, uma porta ou um edifício; também pode se referir à estrutura de apoio de algo ou a um esquema/estrutura conceitual.

A noun referring to a rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, window, door, or building.

1. Structure or borderA2formal

   A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, window, or door.

   Moldura

   • The picture frame is made of dark wood.
   • He replaced the old window frame with a new one.
   • The door frame was damaged during the move.

   Sinônimosbordercasingchassisedgeframeworkmountingsashsettingskeletonstructure

2. Body structureB1formal

   The physical structure of a person's body, especially the skeleton or build.

   Estrutura corporal

   • She has a slender frame that makes her look taller.
   • His large frame filled the doorway.
   • The athlete's muscular frame is ideal for weightlifting.

   Sinônimosbodybuildfigureformphysiqueskeleton

3. Basic structure or systemB2formal

   The underlying structure or system that supports or organizes something.

   Estrutura

   • The legal frame of the contract was carefully reviewed.
   • The company operates within a strict regulatory frame.
   • The story's narrative frame is set in the 19th century.

   Sinônimosfabricframeworkinfrastructurescaffoldskeletonstructure

   Antônimoscontentessencesubstance

4. Single image in a film or videoB1formal

   One of the many still images that make up a film or video.

   Quadro

   • The film's opening frame shows a sunrise over the ocean.
   • The editor paused the video on a specific frame.
   • Each frame of the animation was hand-drawn.

   Sinônimosimagepicturestill

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de criar, formar ou formular algo, ou de colocar algo em um determinado contexto ou estrutura; também pode significar colocar uma moldura ou emoldurar.

A verb used to indicate the act of constructing, shaping, or formulating something, or to set something within a particular context or structure.

1. To surround or encloseA2formal

   To put a border around something, such as a picture or photograph.

   Emoldurar

   • She framed the photograph and hung it on the wall.
   • He framed the painting with a beautiful wooden border.
   • The artist framed the canvas carefully.

   Sinônimosborderboundedgeencircleenclosemountringsurroundtrim

2. To formulate or expressB2formal

   To create or express something in a particular way, especially words or ideas.

   Formular

   • He framed his argument carefully to avoid confusion.
   • She framed the question in a way that was easy to understand.
   • The politician framed the issue as a matter of national security.

   Sinônimoscastcouchdraftexpressformulatephrasepresentputshapeword

3. To falsely incriminateB2informal

   To make someone appear guilty of a crime by providing false evidence.

   Inocentar falsamente

   • The detective was accused of framing the suspect.
   • He claimed that the evidence was planted to frame him.
   • They tried to frame her for the robbery.

   Sinônimosset up

   Antônimosacquitclearexoneratevindicate

Variantes phrasalframe inframe up