What is the meaning of åka?

to go by using something more or other than the human or animal body, for example a vehicle, skis, or skates; to go, to ride, etc.

to ride (an amusement ride or the like)

to leave, to depart

to go (by sliding), to slide

to go (by being driven in some sense, focusing on the "riding" (movement, etc.) rather than the "driving" (action of moving, etc.))

to be driven, to be run ((usually) out, away, or the like – be made to leave, by commanding to leave, through physical means, or the like – compare köra (“drive”))

Source: wiktionary.org