remain in office; stay in post
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to remain in office; to stay in one's post; to retain one's position
formalCommonly used in political, governmental, or organizational contexts when an official retains their position despite changes in administration, demotion, or other circumstances.
Tā他
jiàng降
jí级
liú留
rèn任
，
jì继
xù续
dān担
rèn任
fù副
bù部
zhǎng长
。
He was demoted but remained in office, continuing to serve as vice minister.
Xīn新
nèi内
gé阁
yǐ已
jīng经
zǔ组
chéng成
，
yuán原
wài外
zhǎng长
liú留
rèn任
。
The new cabinet has been formed, and the former foreign minister is staying on.
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Jǐn尽
guǎn管
miàn面
lín临
jù巨
dà大
yā压
lì力
，
xiào校
zhǎng长
zuì最
zhōng终
jué决
dìng定
liú留
rèn任
。
Despite facing enormous pressure, the principal ultimately decided to remain in office.