Remaining in office; staying on in one's current post, especially used in personnel or official contexts.
彼は部長として留任することになった。
He will remain in his post as department manager.
その役員は来年も留任し、プロジェクトを続ける予定だ。
That executive will stay on next year and continue the project.
市長の留任が発表された。
The mayor's remaining in office was announced.