Place provided back in frame (3,2)
I believe the answer is:
fit up
'frame' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'place provided back' is the wordplay.
'place' becomes 'put' (synonyms).
'provided' becomes 'if' (eg 'provided it's sunny' means 'if it's sunny').
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'put'+'if'='putif'
'putif' written backwards gives 'FIT-UP'.
'in' is the link.
(Other definitions for fit up that I've seen before include "Incriminate (someone) on a false charge (slang)" , "Equip - frame" , "temporary stage" .)