noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
remaining in office; staying in one's post
Formal term for continuing in a position or office, often used in contrast to resignation or transfer. Compare 留任, which is more common.
See also: 留任
彼は取締役会の要請で留職することになった。
He ended up staying in his post at the request of the board of directors.
留職か辞任か、難しい選択を迫られた。
He was forced to make a difficult choice between remaining in office and resigning.