In baseball, the act of a pitcher continuing to pitch (i.e., being kept in the game to keep pitching).
雨で中断があったが、監督は先発投手の続投を決めた。
Despite the rain delay, the manager decided to let the starting pitcher continue pitching.
成績が良かったので今夜も彼を続投させる予定だ。
Because his performance was good, we plan to keep him pitching tonight as well.
球場のアナウンスで『続投します』と告げられた。
The stadium announcement said, 'He will continue pitching.'
Remaining in one's post or continuing to stay on at work; e.g., an official or executive staying in the same position.
社長の続投が取締役会で正式に決まった。
The board officially decided that the president will stay on.
部長は希望して続投することになった。
The manager expressed a wish to stay on, and will continue in the post.
政権の続投が国民の関心事になっている。
The continuation of the administration is a matter of public interest.