---
title: vfs_context_rele
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [macOS 10.4+]
path: kernel/1562367-vfs_context_rele
---

# vfs_context_rele

Release references on components of a context and deallocate it.

## Declaration

```occ
int vfs_context_rele(vfs_context_t ctx);
```

## Parameters

- `ctx`: Context to release.

## Return Value

Return Value Always 0.

## Discussion

Discussion A context should not be referenced after vfs_context_rele has been called.