Bound noun used in compounds and set phrases to refer to a person's actions, conduct, or a move in a game. Not used as a standalone word in modern Japanese.
His behavior was suspicious.
Archaic noun meaning recommendation, especially for a position. Now mainly seen in the compound 推挙.
See also: 推挙
In shogi, the next move is sometimes called 挙.
The 挙 in 推挙 expresses the meaning of recommending a person.
in one go; at a stroke; in a single effort
conduct; behavior
arrest; roundup
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
enumeration; listing; itemization
reckless action; outrageous act; violence
raising one's hand; show of hands · salute
in full force; in great numbers; in droves · large-scale project; grand plan
enumeration; listing one by one
recommendation; nomination
raising an army; taking up arms
every action; every single move · slight effort; least trouble
hold (a ceremony); celebrate; solemnize
every action; every single move
Chinese imperial examinations
at a stroke; in one go; all at once
great deed; excellent achievement
another attempt; second try; retry
ambitious undertaking; heroic enterprise; grand scheme
rash act; unreasonable action; indiscretion
foolish undertaking; stupid act
elevation; lifting up
giving an example; illustration
whole party; party as a whole
The kanji 挙 means 'raise' or 'action'. The reading きょ is the on'yomi. The word is a bound form used in compounds; its standalone use is archaic.