Using the compressor for special functions aside its original use

How can the compressor in the sound room be used to serve other purposes apart from its original or usual functional services? I am doing a research on the exceptional use of the compressor during recording and mixing of an event, a live sound track performance, and so on. I would love to get a little assistance on how possible one can use the compressor to achieve something new and different with the usual use of this device. Thank you.